MONTREAL — As Team Canada’s management group processed the news that Shea Theodore was lost to injury for the remainder of the 4 Nations Face-Off, it immediately became apparent that they needed to quickly get contingency plans in place.

Canada defenseman Shea Theodore is out for the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injury, coach Jon Cooper said after his team beat Sweden 4-3 in overtime in the first game

Sanheim will take Theodore's place in the lineup beginning Saturday when Canada faces the United States and Flyers coach John Tortorella.

Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Shea Theodore will miss the remainder of the 4 Nations Face-Off after sustaining an upper-body injury while playing for Canada.

Ahead of their highly anticipated matchup with the United States as part of the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday, Team Canada was granted permission to bring Stars defenseman Thomas Harley in amid uncertainty surrounding their blue line.

Already, Team Canada is down a man. Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore will miss the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off after suffering an apparent right wrist injury early in the second period of Canada’s 4-3 overtime victory over Sweden,

The 4 Nations tournament began in a big way with a Nathan MacKinnon goal for Team Canada. The Canadians took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission, as well. Overall, the vibes were good for the Canadians entering the second period.

The 4 Nations Face-Off has been more of a detriment than a benefit for the Vegas Golden Knights. After Alex Pietrangelo (Canada) and William Karlsson (Sweden) both withdrew from the tournament due to injuries,

Jon Cooper stopped short of saying he expected Makar to play. Thomas Harley of the Dallas Stars was added to the roster to take Makar’s spot in the lineup. Canada had been down to six healthy defensemen after Shea Theodore was injured Wednesday night against Sweden and ruled out for the rest of the NHL-run international tournament.

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore will miss the remainder of the 4 Nations Face-Off after sustaining an upper-body injury while playing for Canada.

Team Canada defenseman Shea Theodore will miss the remainder of the 4 Nations Face-Off after suffering injury in opening game.

The 23-year-old’s call up comes after Shea Theodore was ruled out of the tournament following an upper body injury sustained during Canada’s OT win