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Bruins' McAvoy Out Indefinitely After Facial Surgery

11/20/2025

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Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy underwent facial surgery after being struck by a puck on November 15 against the Montreal Canadiens.
The Bruins head coach Marco Sturm announced McAvoy will be out indefinitely.
McAvoy leads the Bruins in average ice time and has 14 assists this season.
His absence will force other defensemen to step up as forwards recover, during a four-game road trip starting with the Anaheim Ducks.

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Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy underwent facial surgery after being struck by a puck on November 15 against the Montreal Canadiens.
The Bruins head coach Marco Sturm announced McAvoy will be out indefinitely.
McAvoy leads the Bruins in average ice time and has 14 assists this season.
His absence will force other defensemen to step up as forwards recover, during a four-game road trip starting with the Anaheim Ducks.