Head coach John Tortorella has settled on a lineup for Saturday's World Cup opener against Europe.
Both Dustin Byfuglien and Kyle Palmieri will serve as healthy scratches, USA's bench boss confirmed a couple hours before puck drop.
Palmieri was held pointless in two pre-tournament appearances, and Byfuglien did not register a point in three games while being bounced between defense and right wing.
The decisions are interesting, to be sure.