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Boston BruinsBruins' Charlie McAvoy breaks silence on costly Oliver Ekman-Larsson hit

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has missed his team’s last four games after being suspended for a questionable hit on Florida Panthers’ blueliner Oliver Ekman-Larsson back on Oct. 30. After serving the four-contest ban, the star American admitted he “made a mistake” after NHL commissioner Gary Bettman upheld the suspension earlier this week. “I think […]

Boston BruinsBruins: Charlie McAvoy's 4-game suspension for illegal hit upheld by NHL

Charlie McAvoy and the NHLPA’s appeal to lessen the four-game suspension levied on the Boston Bruins defenseman has failed. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman upheld the decision, meaning he still won’t be able to play on Thursday against the New York Islanders. McAvoy was slapped with the suspension for his check to the head of Florida […]

Boston BruinsBruins' Charlie McAvoy slapped with suspension for hit vs Panthers' Oliver Ekman-Larsson

The NHL has suspended Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy for his hit on the Florida Panthers’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Tuesday. McAvoy will serve a four-game suspension for hitting Ekman-Larsson’s head, per Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. “NHLBruins Charlie McAvoy has been suspended 4 games for his check to the head of #FlaPanthers Oliver Ekman-Larsson,” Seravalli tweeted […]

Boston BruinsBruins' Charlie McAvoy to hear from NHL after questionable hit on Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety on Tuesday after catching Florida Panthers’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson with a high hit in a 3-2 overtime win. “Boston’s Charlie McAvoy will have a hearing today for an Illegal Check to the Head/Interference on Florida’s Oliver Ekman-Larsson,” the league announced. […]

Boston BruinsBruins make final captain choice between Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy

The Boston Bruins lost some key players this offseason, chief among them being their captain Patrice Bergeron. Bergeron closed the book on a legendary career with the Bruins, and while he will need to be replaced on the ice, his leadership presence needs to be replaced too. With the captain role up for grabs, many […]

Boston BruinsBruins legend Patrice Bergeron shares heatfealt reaction to Charlie McAvoy's guarantee

The last couple of days have been quite emotional for the Boston Bruins and their fans. As expected, longtime star and team legend Patrice Bergeron has announced his retirement from the game of hockey. Without Bergeron on the ice, the Bruins are likely to have a new team captain next season. No official decision has […]

Florida PanthersPanthers star Aaron Ekblad exits Game 3 vs Bruins after nasty collision with Charlie McAvoy

The Florida Panthers already had an uphill battle in facing the historic Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now, they are concerned about star defenseman Aaron Ekblad. Ekblad was involved in a nasty collision with Bruins star Charlie McAvoy in the second period. The Panthers star initially returned to the […]

Boston BruinsTaylor Hall and Charlie McAvoy return to lineup as Boston vies for record-tying 62nd victory

Taylor Hall and Charlie McAvoy will return to the lineup Saturday night ahead of the Boston Bruins game against the New Jersey Devils. The Bruins are 1 victory away from tying the NHL’s all-time record for victories in the regular season. Taylor Hall and Charlie McAvoy will be in the lineup on Saturday night when […]

Boston BruinsBruins make final Charlie McAvoy injury decision for clash vs. Flames

The Boston Bruins are set to get a major boost to the defense ahead of Thursday’s clash with the Calgary Flames. Star defender Charlie McAvoy, who has yet to make an appearance this season, is set to return from injury on Thursday night and make his 2022-23 debut. The Bruins teased McAvoy’s return with a […]

Boston BruinsCharlie McAvoy takes crucial step in return from injury

The Boston Bruins have been on an absolute tear to start the 2022-23 NHL season. They have raced out to an 11-2-0 record to start the season, and have quickly built up a big lead atop the Atlantic Division. Things could be set to get even better soon, as it looks like Charlie McAvoy’s return […]

Boston BruinsCharlie McAvoy taking key steps in injury return for Bruins

The Boston Bruins received a major boost last week when superstar forward Brad Marchand returned to action following offseason hip surgery. Now, it looks as if the Bruins are on the verge of getting another crucial player back to buff up their defense. According to Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, Bruins star defender Charlie McAvoy […]

Boston BruinsBruins gets shocking Charlie McAvoy boost for Game 5 vs Hurricanes

The Boston Bruins were expecting to be without their top two defenders for Tuesday night’s Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hampus Lindholm is dealing with an injury sustained in Game 2, while Charlie McAvoy has been sidelined with COVID-19. In a surprise update, however, McAvoy was seen at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina […]

Boston BruinsBruins dealt brutal Charlie McAvoy blow for Game 4 vs. Hurricanes

The Boston Bruins are looking to even up the series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, but they’ll be down a key player for the clash. The Bruins announced Sunday, less than an hour before puck drop, that star defenseman Charlie McAvoy has entered the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols and will be unavailable to play in […]

Boston BruinsBoston gives Charlie McAvoy the biggest contract in franchise history

Boston Bruins fans can enjoy watching Charlie McAvoy for basically the next decade. Emily Kaplan of ESPN reported on Friday that McAvoy agreed to a massive eight-year, $76 million contract extension that will keep him in Boston through the 2029-30 season. The Bruins later confirmed the deal, which makes the 23-year-old one of the highest-paid […]

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