Overview
- Head coach Marco Sturm said McAvoy’s facial surgery was successful and that he is recuperating at home with no timeline for a return.
- McAvoy was struck in the face by a Noah Dobson slap shot on Nov. 15 in Montreal and left the game bloodied in the second period.
- The Bruins reshuffled their defense, skating Nikita Zadorov with Jonathan Aspirot, Hampus Lindholm with Henri Jokiharju, and Mason Lohrei with Andrew Peeke, and recalled Michael Callahan from Providence for depth.
- Before the injury, McAvoy led Boston in ice time at roughly 24 minutes per game and had 14 assists in 19 games.
- His recovery timeline is being monitored for potential implications to his previously announced spot on Team USA’s 2026 Olympic roster, with no official determination on availability.