The Bruins might have been dealt a brutal blow regarding their star defenseman on Saturday night.
Charlie McAvoy, Boston’s assistant captain and top blue-liner, appeared to take a slap shot to the face against the Canadiens. McAvoy keeled over immediately and went straight to the locker room for an evaluation. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly after.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Bruins coach Marco Sturm provided a brief but somewhat hopeful update for his defensive stalwart.
“He’s doing OK, he’s just getting some tests done, I didn’t talk to anyone yet,” Sturm said.