Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday after missing the previous four games with an upper-body injury suffered December 7. McAvoy took morning skate and head coach Jim Montgomery said he is likely in, but they are going to wait and see how he feels at game time. If he does play, McAvoy will return to a top pairing role and will see time on the B's first powerplay unit. The stud d-man has 17 points (three goals, 17 assists) in 21 games this season. Get him back in your lineups as soon as he is confirmed in.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) did not practice on Friday and is considered day-to-day. McAvoy left Thursday's game early with a shoulder injury and could miss Saturday's game, although the team is hopeful he can play. The stud blueliner has 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) in 21 games played this year to go with solid peripherals. If he is forced to miss time, expect Hampus Lindholm to see a bump up to the first powerplay unit, making him a terrific stream.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has had his four-game suspension upheld on appeal by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. The rear guard was handed a four-game ban for a hit to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson during a 3-2 overtime win on Oct. 30. He has missed three games since the incident, leaving him eligible to return to the lineup Saturday on the road against the Montreal Canadiens. It's been a hot start to the season for the American who has tallied two goals and eight points across nine games with 23 penalty minutes, 19 shots, 17 hits, and 20 blocks, as well. The Bruins have managed to thrive without their No. 1 defenseman as they sit second in the NHL with 21 points thanks to a 10-1-1 record on the young campaign.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is appealing his four-game suspension for a hit to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. McAvoy was assessed a five-minute match penalty and a game misconduct for a high hit on Ekman-Larsson midway through the third period of Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers and was slapped with a four-game ban on Tuesday. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has the final say on whether to uphold or reduce the suspension while he held up a four-game suspension upon appeal for Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson in a similar incident last week. The American-born McAvoy has two goals and eight points on 19 shots with 17 hits and 20 blocked shots across nine games on the season.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has received a four-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The incident resulted in McAvoy getting a match penalty in Monday's game, and he'll now have plenty of time to think about his actions. McAvoy scored in a second consecutive game Monday and has been on fire with eight points in nine games. The Bruins also lost Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) to injury in Monday's game, meaning the entire first defensive pairing got wiped out in one night. Hampus Lindholm and Brandon Carlo should receive a nice boost in playing time now, while the rest of the blue line will need to put in extra shifts as well. McAvoy will be eligible to return to action on Nov. 11 against Montreal.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) will be in the lineup Saturday against New Jersey. He left Thursday's battle against Toronto early with an upper-body injury and it was first reported that Boston will keep him out of the lineup over the weekend, but it's now been confirmed that McAvoy is ready to play. The 25-year-old enters Saturday's action on 50 points, having enjoyed a very fruitful spell in recent games with five points posted across his last five appearances. He should take his normal duties on the first defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. Meanwhile, Boston has confirmed that winger Taylor Hall (lower body) will also play Saturday.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy isn't expected to play over the weekend after leaving Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over Toronto with an upper-body injury. He was pulled from the game as a precaution, but the Bruins obviously have no reason whatsoever to play him when he's not completely healthy, with the team comfortably leading the league. McAvoy has posted his second consecutive 50-point campaign with seven goals and 43 assists in 64 games. His absence gave Connor Clifton's minutes a big boost Thursday and it should allow Jakub Zboril back into the lineup for Saturday's game against New Jersey.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy registered an assist on all of the team's goals in Monday's 3-1 victory over the Senators. Jake DeBrusk scored his first goal since returning from injury and David Pastrnak found the net twice. It's McAvoy's second consecutive multi-assist game, and he has amassed nine helpers in total across his past seven appearances. McAvoy didn't make his season debut until Nov. 10, but he's been well worth the wait. The American blue-liner has logged 35 assists and 39 points in 43 games with 68 shots on net, 53 hits and 82 blocks.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy had a third multi-point game in four contests on Sunday, contributing a goal and an assist in a 4-0 win over San Jose. He lit the lamp for a fourth time this season early in the second period and picked up a power-play assist when David Pastrnak scored in the third. McAvoy had gone scoreless in nine of 12 games before starting his current hot streak. It was a bad spell for the 25-year-old, but McAvoy is still averaging nearly a point per game for the season, sitting on 29 points through 33 games. He is also making a big impact on the defensive end each night, having so far recorded 44 hits and 59 blocks.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy logged four assists in Saturday's 6-1 triumph over Chicago. One of his helpers came on the power play. Only three blue-liners in franchise history have managed more assists in a single game. McAvoy made his season debut less than two weeks ago, but he's had no trouble finding form, going for one goal and six assists in seven games. He will enter Monday's clash with Tampa Bay holding a three-game streak of power-play assists. The talented rearguard missed a lot of time at the start of the season and is now making up for it.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) will make his season debut on Thursday against Calgary. He was set to miss six months after having shoulder surgery on June 3, but McAvoy is ready for action multiple weeks ahead of schedule, and he won't have any restrictions either. "We're very fortunate with the D-corps we have that we don't need him to play 24 minutes," Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery said Thursday morning. "But I expect him to play 20." McAvoy had a big year with 56 points in 78 outings last term, and the 24-year-old should take another step forward in his development in 2022-23. He will skate with Matt Grzelcyk in his season debut.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) was seen practicing in a regular jersey on Monday, which is a sign that he might be game-ready soon. The team has even announced that he will be among the traveling party when the Bruins head out for a three-game road trip this week, although it has also been said that McAvoy won't be playing in any of the games. The 24-year-old had surgery on his left shoulder in June and was expected to be back around Thanksgiving or early December. It now looks like he could return sooner, as it happened last week with Brad Marchand, who was back in action weeks ahead of schedule. There must be something in the water in Boston. McAvoy had a big 56-point campaign last term, and he should be a major force again for fantasy managers in 2022-23 once he's back in the lineup.
Charlie McAvoy Clears COVID-19 Protocols, Set To Play Tuesday
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is set to make a surprise return to the lineup in Tuesday's Game 5 against Carolina after clearing COVID-19 protocols. Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy said after the morning skate that McAvoy wouldn't be available for the game and he didn't travel with the team, but the talented rearguard has now arrived in Raleigh via a private jet and is set to join the team for warmups. Getting McAvoy back would be a huge boost for Boston, as he's the team's most talented defenseman who plays in every situation. McAvoy had 56 points during the regular season and has notched two points in three games so far in the playoffs, logging a massive 25:15 per game.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy registered two assists Monday against Columbus, helping the team to a 3-2 overtime win. Jake DeBrusk and Craig Smith benefited from McAvoy's work. The talented rearguard is now on a five-game assist streak, handing out nine assists in total during the run. He's upped his tally for the whole campaign to 41 assists and 49 points, and McAvoy keeps himself busy in the defensive zone as well, having registered 131 hits and 109 blocks during the season. There aren't many better all-around defensemen around, and at 24, McAvoy still has plenty of time to develop his game.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy tallied three assists as the team returned to action following a two-week break with a 4-3 overtime win against Buffalo. He played a big part in a comeback win, helping Taylor Hall to tie the game at three and setting up Charlie Coyle for the game-winner early in the extra frame This marks McAvoy's fifth game of the season with multiple assists. He's been a non-factor offensively for quite some time, but McAvoy always finds ways to impact games and has added 49 hits and blocks to 18 points this season.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (illness) will be back in the lineup on Wednesday against Vancouver after missing Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Tampa. He was ruled out at the weekend with a non-COVID related illness, but the 23-year-old has made a quick recovery. McAvoy logs over 24 minutes a night, so he's a huge piece for the team at both ends of the ice. The Long Beach, New York native is averaging a career-high 0.70 points per game this season, boasting three goals and 11 assists in 20 outings. He's added 43 shots to his account with 39 hits and 40 blocks.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy exited the game Wednesday night in Buffalo after being checked from behind by Zemgus Girgensons. The Buffalo forward was assessed a game misconduct and major on the play. However, the bigger concern is with McAvoy. His head bounced off the boards in a way it just should not. McAvoy played just 18:38 before the hit but did have an assist in the 5-1 win for Boston. Again, further news will come but the early look is definitely an injury to the head.
Charlie McAvoy Sets Up Three Boston Goals Saturday
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy assisted on three of the five Boston goals on Saturday. McAvoy also played a team-high 23:45 and that included significant chunks of time in all phases. It was McAvoy's setup on the power-play that led to the special teams tally which gave Boston a two-goal lead early in the second period. The Boston defenseman had three shots on goal, three scoring chances, a hit, and six blocked shots in all. It was quite the afternoon for McAvoy.
Charlie McAvoy Delivers Two Assists Wednesday Night
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy recorded two assists in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Philadelphia, reaching 100 helpers for his career. He helped Taylor Hall to get his first goal of the season in the second frame and also picked up an assist on Brad Marchand's third goal of the season before the period was done. McAvoy had three blocks and three hits to go along with his first points of the season. The Bruins have a perfect bounce-back game against Buffalo on Friday and it's a good spot for McAvoy to start building a point streak.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy at the very least, will miss the next three games with an (upper body) injury. McAvoy has been an essential piece for the Bruins' success over several years. He averages just over 24:00 minutes of ice time per game while recording four goals and 18 assists in 35 contests. Steve Kampfer will remain in the lineup with McAvoy sitting out. Boston will be back on the ice Saturday.
