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Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy Takes Puck to Face, Ruled Out of Win in Montreal

His status for Monday remains unclear pending medical evaluation.

Nov 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman (1) checks on teammate Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) who got hit by a shot in the face during the second period of the game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Nov 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) is tended by a trainer and teammate goalie Jeremy Swayman (1) after receiving a shot in the mouth during the second period of the game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • McAvoy was struck in the mouth by a Noah Dobson slap shot in the second period, reportedly deflecting off Mark Kastelic, and left the ice bleeding as teammates searched for lost teeth.
  • Boston ruled him out for the rest of the game with an upper‑body injury, and coach Marco Sturm said he is “doing OK” and undergoing tests.
  • Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported McAvoy was able to fly home with the team after the game.
  • If he cannot play against Carolina on Monday, Henri Jokiharju is viewed as a likely short‑term replacement on the blue line.
  • Boston beat Montreal 3-2 on the road, with Viktor Arvidsson scoring his 200th career goal as the winner, Jeremy Swayman making 26–28 saves, and the Canadiens going 0-for-7 on the power play.