Overview
- Wearing a red non-contact jersey and full face shield, McAvoy practiced with teammates for a second straight day and took part in 5-on-5 and small-area drills.
- He detailed a linear jaw fracture with displacement and the loss of multiple bottom teeth from a Nov. 15 slap shot in Montreal.
- Doctors instructed him to remain on liquids for six weeks after repair, placing the return to solid food around Dec. 27 pending progress.
- McAvoy said he has lost about 20 pounds on the liquid diet and currently feels low strength and energy, with steps to return including imaging, medical clearance, and conditioning.
- Coach Marco Sturm set no timeline for games, as Boston continues to manage injuries elsewhere and a dip in results during McAvoy’s absence.