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Bruins' Charlie McAvoy Suspended 4 Games for Checking Oliver Ekman-Larsson in Head

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended four games for an illegal check to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Tuesday.

The incident occurred during Boston's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers on Monday night at TD Garden.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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