Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was all smiles during Saturday morning’s practice at Warrior Ice Arena.
“It’s the conference finals,’’ McAvoy said after the 45-minute session. “I’m looking to make an impact in whatever way I can.’’
Eager to get his first postseason crack at the Carolina Hurricanes, McAvoy had his Eastern Conference finals debut put on hold because of a one-game suspension for an illegal hit in the final game of the second-round series against the Columbus Blue Jackets. McAvoy watched Game 1 against the Hurricanes from Level 9 of TD Garden.
“I’m not a very good hockey watcher,’’ McAvoy said.