The Bruins will be shorthanded when they return to NHL action on Saturday. There’s no timetable on McAvoy’s return. “I wouldn’t expect him in the short term,” coach Joe Sacco told reporters on Wednesday.

As the Bruins continued to ramp up towards their return to game action this weekend, their thoughts were also on teammate Charlie McAvoy as the Boston blue liner continues his recovery from what the club announced was an infection stemming from an injury suffered during the 4 Nations Face-Off last week in Montreal.

The United States didn't have to sacrifice much when looking for a replacement for injured defenseman Charlie McAvoy in the 4 Nations Face-Off final: Reigning Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes was ready to step in.

Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said it is unlikely Hampus Lindholm will return this season. There’s no timeline for Charlie McAvoy’s return. Sweeney opened his session with the media on Sunday morning by updating the status of his two top defensemen.

The United States lost their most effective defenseman in Charle McAvoy ahead of the 2024 4 Nations Face-Off championship. In turn, the Boston Bruins also lost their top defenseman for potentially the long haul as the NHL season resumes this weekend.

While Mike Sullivan discussed the loss of Charlie McAvoy, his alternate captain, son-in-law and impact defenseman, the coach of the United States was asked whether an extra defenseman might be on his way to Boston ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship against Canada (8 p.

For Charlie McAvoy, the timing of his injury had to be devastating. The Bruins defenseman was playing the best hockey of his season and was a key part of Team USA, which is about to play for the championship of the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off.

Charlie McAvoy and Mike Sullivan have a strong connection off the ice that goes way beyond hockey. McAvoy is married to Sullivan’s daughter Kiley, who recently gave birth to the couple’s

The Boston Bruins said that defenseman Charlie McAvoy whoe suffered a “significant” shoulder injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off, remains hospitalized with an infection. McAvoy was first admitted to

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was hospitalized Monday night after sustaining an upper-body injury and missing Team USA’s 2-1 loss to Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off. According to The Boston Globe’s Jim McBride,

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes will not join Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada on Thursday, per Greg Wyshynski of ESPN. Hughes was initially selected to replace injured Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy,

Playing for the Boston Bruins, Charlie McAvoy is accustomed to being a visitor at Bell Centre as a chief rival of the host Canadiens.