The Boston Bruins have been depleted on defense with injuries so far this year. It started with Hampus Lindholm going down in the second game of the year against the Chicago Blackhawks, and then Jordan Harris went down after taking Lindholm's place in the lineup.
The injury bug has now hit Charlie McAvoy after he took a deflected puck to the face against the Montreal Canadiens on Nov. 15. One defenseman who the Bruins need more from is youngster Mason Lohrei, now in his third season. Last season turned into a frustrating one for the former Ohio State puck-mover as it seemed like every mistake he made ended up in the back of the Boston net.