Canada defenseman Tyson Barrie will miss the remainder of the World Hockey Championship due to a lower-body injury, the team announced Wednesday.
The news is a huge blow to Canada, as through three games, the Colorado Avalanche defender is tied for second in tournament scoring and leads all defensemen with seven points.
It's a rather untimely injury for Barrie, but luckily for the Canadians, St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko should help soften the blow. It was announced Tuesday that the sophomore would join Canada, and he should make his first appearance Thursday against host France.
Canada is perfect through three games at the tournament and is tied for top spot in Group B with Switzerland.
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