Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) warms up for the team's NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) warms up for the team's NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
MONTREAL (AP) — Vancouver star Quinn Hughes was ruled out of the 4 Nations Face-Off on Sunday because of an undisclosed injury, with fellow defenseman Jake Sanderson taking his spot on the U.S. roster.
The reigning Norris Trophy winner, Hughes appeared to get hurt late in Vancouver’s 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Jan. 31 and has missed four games. He has 14 goals and 45 assists in 47 games this season.
Hughes was set to play on an American squad with his younger brother, New Jersey forward Jack Hughes.
Sanderson, the son of former NHL forward Geoff Sanderson, has five goals and 30 assists in 55 games this season for Ottawa.
The Americans will open play Thursday night against Finland in Montreal.
