Canada will be without one of its most valuable defenders when it takes on Team USA in Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final. Jets defenseman Josh Morri sey was ruled out of Thursday's matchup after falling ill in the lead-up to the high-profile matchup. Morri sey, a slick-skating Christian Pulisic Jersey southpaw who tallied 46 points in 56 games with Winnipeg, figures to be a major absence in the duel, one which appears destined to be replete with crunching hits and perhaps a few fights here and there. Here's what you need to know about Morri sey's status for Thursday's tournament finale. LIVE: Where is Josh Morri sey? Morri sey will mi s out on the action come Thursday night, having been felled by illne s. Thomas Harley will take his place in the lineup, likely pairing alongside Kings defenseman Drew Doughty. It's not Harley's first rodeo in the competition; he appeared in the first Canada-United States matchup. Thomas Harley plants Jack Hughes. David Castillo (@DavidCastilloAC) The Stars defenseman's club production is also eerily similar to that of Morri sey. Josh Morri sey out. Thomas Harley in. If you're watching the spreadsheets like me, then you know you're still in very good hands/skates. David Castillo (@DavidCastilloAC) Josh Morri sey health update Morri sey was initially expected to turn out for the Canadians on Thursday night. However, a pregame nap revealed the true nature of his sickne s. After waking up from his slumber, Morri sey felt worse for the wear, per Team Canada general manager Don Sweeney (via ). Flu has ravaged various national team camps during the tournament, per Friedman. World Cup Classic Jersey