Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey, who was injured in Canada\u2019s opener at Milano Cortina 2026, will remain out of the lineup for Sunday\u2019s preliminary round finale against France, head coach Jon Cooper announced after Friday\u2019s game.<\/p>\n
Jon Cooper say Josh Morrissey won\u2019t play next game vs France but was clear in saying he\u2019s not ruled out of the tournament.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Morrissey was forced out of Thursday\u2019s 5-0 victory over Czechia early in the second period with an undisclosed injury after 13 shifts and 7:10 of ice time.<\/p>\n The 30-year-old was replaced in the lineup by Travis Sanheim for Canada\u2019s second game against Switzerland.<\/p>\n By virtue of winning their first two contests, Canada has clinched first in Group A and will advance directly into the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n Cooper said that Morrissey has not been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament.<\/p>\n The Calgary native has appeared in 56 games this season for the Jets and has 10 goals with 32 assists.<\/p>\n Morrissey was a member of Canada\u2019s gold medal-winning team at the 4 Nations Face-Off last February, though he missed the final with an illness.<\/p>\n Jon Cooper says Brad Marchand will draw back in Sunday <\/p>\n Josh Morrissey will remain out against \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 @TSN_Sports<\/a><\/p>\n