His performance at one point eliciting shouts of “Whitefish, Montana!” from the ESPN broadcast team, Jake Sanderson came through for Team USA in a critical moment during the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament Championship Thursday night when he scored the American side’s second goal and gave his team its only lead of the match.

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Jake Sanderson for fantasy hockey. Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (upper body) exited early during their

There was no immediate word on if Team USA would bring in an injury replacement. Jake Sanderson skated in McAvoy's place against Sweden.

After a scramble in front of the net, Jake Sanderson scores to give the USA a 2-1 lead over Canada.

Fighting Hawks defenseman Jake Sanderson skates to the blue line during player introductions prior to game one of the NCHC quarterfinals series against Colorado College at Ralph Engelstad Arena on Friday,

Sanderson scored at the 7:32 mark of the second period, firing a rebound past goalie Jordan Binnington to give the U.S. a 2-1 lead.

Thursday night can’t come soon enough for hockey fans as Canada and the USA square off in a highly anticipated rematch—this time with the 4 Nations Face-Off championship on the line. As excitement builds,

Sanderson (neck) took a hit to the neck in Saturday's game versus the Sharks and there was no update on his status following the contest, Claire Hanna of TSN reports. Sanderson picked up an assist in the game prior to his exit,

Sanderson should be back up his usual workload beginning with Wednesday's game versus the Jets -- look for him to see time on the top pairing and first power-play unit as he marches toward what's tracking to be a 50-point campaign for the 22-year-old.

Slated to play

Sanderson (rest) will be a game-time decision Saturday versus the Canadiens, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. Sanderson and teammate Brady Tkachuk played for the Americans in Thursday's finale against Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off and will get another four days of rest if they sit out Saturday's tilt against Montreal.

Sanderson scored a goal Thursday in Team USA's 3-2 overtime loss to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final. Sanderson acquitted himself well in this tournament after slotting in for the last two games.