U.S. head coach Mike Sullivan shared to his team that he had a “special guest” to read off the starters for the game.

Introduced as a “special guest” by Team USA head coach (and his father in-law) Mike Sullivan, McAvoy — sporting a sling on his right arm — earned a round of applause from his teammates after entering the room.

Injured Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy will miss the rematch between the United States and Canada, whose meeting has been intensified by political matters.