That took a shot when Pietrangelo withdrew "to tend to an ailment and prepare for the remainder of the regular season with ...

Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs has been selected as the U.S. captain for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.

Crosby also wore the "C" at the 2014 Sochi Games and 2016 World Cup. Canada is 45-5-0 in games when he has worn its sweater overall.

The Buffalo Sabres host the Nashville Predators after John-Jason Peterka's hat trick against the Boston Bruins in the Sabres' 7-2 win.