Canada defenceman Shea Theodore and Sweden forward Elias Lindholm battle for position in front of Canadian goalie Jordan Binnington during 4 Nations Face-Off action at Bell Centre in Montreal on February 12.

Canada head coach Jon Cooper says he doesn't believe the NHL will force his team to play short-handed at the 4 Nations Face-Off as it faces roster uncertainty after defenceman Shea Theodore exited Wednesday's tournament-opening win against Sweden.