The worst may be confirmed for Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy: Surgery may be required
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Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy may have to require surgery for the injury he suffered the other night against the Montreal Canadiens.
McAvoy suffered a gruesome injury against the Canadiens whenever he took a slapshot to the face.
This injury came at the wrong time. The Bruins were just starting to get rolling, and McAvoy has been a big part of that.
After their morning skate, head coach Marco Sturm confirmed that McAvoy will not be available to play tonight. Who would have thought?
Charlie McAvoy out for tonight. He's seeing doctors today, but no definitive update. Doesn't sound like he's going to be back anytime soon. Pending roster move with Johnny Beecher, which is why he was held off the ice for morning skate today
Now, some new details have emerged, and there is a chance that Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have to go for surgery.
Sturm confirms McAvoy may have to undergo surgery
After confirming that the Bruins star defenseman was not going to be able to play tonight, Sturm stated that there is a chance McAvoy will have to go for surgery on his injury.
Take a look:
Sturm: McAvoy still being evaluated by the doctors. No timeline yet, obviously won't play tonight.
Surgery could be a possibility.
Surgery could be a possibility.
The list of injuries the Bruins have right now is starting to pile up.
Charlie McAvoy: currently being seen by docs
Viktor Arvidsson: week to week
Elias Lindholm: TBD whether he travels
Johnny Beecher: kept off the ice, could be a roster move today/tomorrow
Riley Tufte: 4LW and No. 2 PP, Jeffrey Viel is out
Matej Blumel: No. 2 RW and No. 1 PP
Viktor Arvidsson: week to week
Elias Lindholm: TBD whether he travels
Johnny Beecher: kept off the ice, could be a roster move today/tomorrow
Riley Tufte: 4LW and No. 2 PP, Jeffrey Viel is out
Matej Blumel: No. 2 RW and No. 1 PP
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