Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad sat out Team North America's 4-3 loss to Russia last night at Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
Ekblad's injury probably occurred when he took a high hit from Leo Komarov in Sunday's game against Finland. The 20-year-old not only managed to finish that game, but continued to play at a very high level after receiving the blow.
Jacob Trouba of the Winnipeg Jets replaced Ekblad in the lineup against the Russians.
After Team North America took a 1-0 first period lead on Auston Matthews goal, Russia scored goals on four consecutive shots to chase Pittsburgh's Matt Murray from the net.