Overview
- Charlie McAvoy was struck in the mouth by a Noah Dobson slap shot that appeared to deflect off Mark Kastelic at 11:01 of the second period and was ruled out before the third with an upper-body injury.
- Coach Marco Sturm said McAvoy is doing OK and undergoing evaluations, with further updates to clarify whether he can play Monday against Carolina.
- Boston won 3-2 on Viktor Arvidsson’s winner, his 200th career goal, with Jeremy Swayman stopping 26 shots as the Bruins moved into first place in the Atlantic Division.
- Montreal went 0-for-7 on the power play, including two extended 5-on-3s lasting 1:28 and 1:50, while Boston’s penalty kill repeatedly held firm.
- If McAvoy cannot play Monday, Henri Jokiharju is a potential replacement as Boston prepares to adjust defensive pairings and special-teams roles.