Whenever it crew makes a run at a Stanley Cup, it seems like there’s at all times some iconic blocked shot that occurred alongside the best way. (The Gregory Campbell shift involves thoughts.) Well, the Boston Bruins might need gotten that very block Saturday evening. Defenseman Charlie McAvoy took a slap shot off his ankle/leg within the remaining seconds of Boston’s 4-Three win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. McAvoy’s teammates praised the blueliner’s efforts after the victory, which gave the Bruins a 3-2 lead of their second-round playoff sequence. Here’s the block: McAvoy collapsed to the ice in apparent ache earlier than gingerly skating to the bench. The play understandably raised considerations over whether or not McAvoy had suffered a probably severe damage. But to
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Charlie McAvoy Injury: Here’s Bruce Cassidy’s Latest Update On Defenseman
While likely not as quickly as Boston Bruins fans might like, Charlie McAvoy is progressing. The young blueliner, who will miss his sixth straight game Tuesday, has been sidelined with a lower-body injury. He since has started skating before practice, meaning a return to action could be coming soon. After Tuesday’s optional morning skate, Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy provided the latest update on McAvoy. “I think Charlie because we’re not a structured practice today, it’s kind of his call to stay out,” Cassidy said, via Bruins.com. “Probably be a better determining (factor after Wednesday’s practice) because then the contact com... NESN.com
Charlie McAvoy Injury Update: Bruins D-Man Out At Least Four Weeks With MCL Sprain
The Boston Bruins, already without Patrice Bergeron for the foreseeable future, will also be without Charlie McAvoy for at least a month. The team announced Tuesday that McAvoy suffered a left MCL sprain in Saturday’s win over the Montreal Canadiens, and he will be reevaluated in four weeks. McAvoy suffered the injury in the first period of the Bruins’ eventual overtime win. He appeared to twist it retrieving a puck in his own end and skated gingerly off the ice. McAvoy could be seen bent over down the tunnel by the Bruins bench before eventually heading to the locker room. He didn’t return to the game. Boston is already without Bergero... NESN.com
Charlie McAvoy, Bruins Preparing For Upcoming Season With Captains Practices
Believe it or not, hockey will be back before you know it. Camp soon will start for the Boston Bruins — Sept. 7 for rookies — and captains practices already are underway. NESN was at Friday’s practice, where young defenseman Charlie McAvoy talked about his growth over the offseason. Hear what McAvoy said about that and more in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. ... NESN.com
Ray Bourque Is ‘Very Impressed’ With Bruins Defenseman Charlie McAvoy
The Bruins currently are on summer vacation, but B’s legend Ray Bourque has encouraging words for Boston fans. NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava caught up with Bourque to talk about young Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy and his future with the Black and Gold. Bourque said he’s very excited to see McAvoy play a full season and is “very impressed with the young guy so far.” To hear more from Bourque, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruce Cassidy Lauds Rookie Charlie McAvoy As ‘Special Talent’ For Bruins
Share this: BOSTON — Asking a 19-year-old rookie defenseman to play his first NHL action against a quality opponent in the Stanley Cup playoffs is far from ideal, but Charlie McAvoy has stepped into this situation and thrived for the Boston Bruins. The Bruins’ first-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft made his debut in Game 1 of Boston’s first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators, and he hasn’t looked much like a first-year player through the first four games. “He’s a heck of a talent,” Bruins interim coach Bruce Cassidy said of McAvoy. “He wants the puck. He wants to be out there in big moments. Boston Bruins fans are seeing something right now that they’re truly going to appreciate for years. Just
Charlie McAvoy ‘Really Excited’ To Begin Journey To NHL With Providence Bruins
The Providence Bruins have agreed to terms on an ATO with former Boston Univeristy defenseman Charlie McAvoy. He’s expected to play in the team’s upcoming game Saturday, and he said he’s looking forward to starting his journey to the NHL. To hear McAvoy explain his decision to leave BU, check out his interview with Emerson Lotzia in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com