That is why teams like the Edmonton Oilers (and others) have more players than they need for a game. Extra, just in case.

Set to play against Americans ...

Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper is confident Cale Makar will play vs Team USA despite missing practice with an illness.

BROSSARD, Quebec -- Cale Makar did not practice Friday due to an illness, leaving Canada with five healthy defensemen one day ...

Canada was already down to just six healthy defensemen and could be without top defenseman Cale Makar, who missed Friday's ...