What's the severity of Nick Schmaltz's injury, and when could he return for USA?

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Nick Schmaltz, who exited Monday's preliminary round matchup against Sweden with an upper-body injury, could return for USA Saturday vs. Latvia, according to coach Jeff Blashill.

"I'm anticipating he'll be ready for our game against Latvia," Blashill told reporters, including NHL.com's Brian Hedger. "But we'll know more ... as we move through the week."

The Blackhawks forward was removed from the game on his very first shift after Swedish captain Gabriel Landeskog delivered a heavy hit.

Landeskog was not penalized on the play, and did not face any discipline despite having a hearing with the IIHF disciplinary committee Tuesday.

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