Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy sustained a shoulder injury during a game against the Winnipeg Jets. McAvoy was visibly in pain on the bench after a hit from Adam Lowry but later returned to the ice. Despite the injury, he continued to play, displaying leadership and toughness. There were concerns about his availability for the next game against the Minnesota Wild, leading the Bruins to make an emergency recall for Ian Mitchell. However, the Bruins later confirmed that McAvoy was fine and would play against the Wild.
Per Coach Montgomery, Ian Mitchell will draw in for Kevin Shattenkirk tonight against the Wild. Charlie McAvoy “is fine.” #NHLBruins | @NewEnglandHonda https://t.co/6KqLF1Z2Gc
Update: Bruins add Ian Mitchell on emergency recall from WannaBs. Could indicate McAvoy (shoulder) iffy tonight vs. MIN. - 7:08 et
Not a good sign for McAvoy playing tonight vs #MNWild https://t.co/2GvUqDYjIM
McAvoy is back on the ice for this power play so there's that.
McAvoy's shoulder is just flailing as he skates away. Now he's back on the ice. Anyone questioning his leadership and toughness is really in denial. Down 4-0 and still going to battle through this. @BOSHockeyNow https://t.co/JTbsARejyI
McAvoy's shoulder is just flailing as he skates away. Now he's Back on the ice. Anyone questioning his leadership and toughness is really in denial. Down 4-0 and still going to battle through this. @BOSHockeyNow https://t.co/JTbsARejyI
Charlie McAvoy back on the ice for the last shift but it looked like he was having an issue on the Bruins bench with his right shoulder after what looked like a fairly harmless-looking collision in the corner
Charlie McAvoy is back on the ice with the puck on his stick the shift after a heavy, heavy hit from Adam Lowry
#NHLBruins Charlie McAvoy hurting on the bench after this hit. https://t.co/F0Kn1hBftq
As if it can't get any worse, Charlie McAvoy is in pain and doubled over on the Boston bench.
Adam Lowry just drilled Charlie McAvoy, who struggled to get to the bench. He's in all sorts of pain.
Adam Lowry catches Charlie McAvoy with a big hit and the #Bruins D-man is favouring his left shoulder. He's bent over in pain on the bench right now.