Vancouver does have goalie Kevin Lankinen, who signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract ($4.5 million average annual value) on Friday that starts next season. Lankinen, who played for Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off, is 19-8-7 with a .905 save percentage and four shutouts in 34 games.

The 4 Nations Face-Off final is scheduled for Thursday at TD Garden. As many predicted, the championship game will feature Team USA battling Team Canada, adding another chapter to one of hockey's greatest rivalries. Puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 pm PT and can be viewed on Sportsnet.

Charlie McAvoy is out with a shoulder infection and Quinn Hughes isn't likely to be, also. The Vancouver Canucks captain -- sidelined with an oblique injury since Jan. 31 -- practiced for the second straight day on Wednesday in Vancouver,