Jake Sanderson Scores in NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off Championship, but Team USA Falls to Canada 3-2
Whitefish’s Jake Sanderson Joins Team USA for NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament
Senators' Jake Sanderson: Records goal in 4 Nations Final
Sanderson scored a goal Thursday in Team USA's 3-2 overtime loss to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final. Sanderson acquitted himself well in this tournament after slotting in for the last two games.
The 27-year-old blueliner was sidelined for seven games in mid-January and now faces the potential of being back on the shelf after just five games back in the Bruins' lineup. For the Americans, Jake Sanderson figures to remain in the lineup with McAvoy on the shelf.
There was no immediate word on if Team USA would bring in an injury replacement. Jake Sanderson skated in McAvoy's place against Sweden.
Sanderson (rest) will be a game-time decision Saturday versus the Canadiens, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. Sanderson and teammate Brady Tkachuk played for the Americans in Thursday's finale against Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off and will get another four days of rest if they sit out Saturday's tilt against Montreal.
Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Jake Sanderson for fantasy hockey. Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson will join the 4 Nations Face-Off
In response, Team USA followed Canada’s lead as it did with Thomas Harley and called up Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes. The Canucks star was originally on Team USA's roster but had to pull out before the tournament due to injury. He remained home and was ultimately replaced by Sanderson.
The 4-Nations Face-Off championship spotlight shone brightly on Montana, as local hero Jake Sanderson made his mark on the ice.Sanderson, a Whitefish native, pr
Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal in overtime for Canada, lifting them to a 3-2 victory over Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game.
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