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Bruins' McAvoy Recovering After Serious Facial Injury

11/25/2025

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Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins defenseman, suffered a serious facial injury after being struck by a slapshot from Noah Dobson during a game against the Montreal Canadiens earlier this month.
He underwent facial surgery and has not yet returned to play.
Kiley McAvoy posted an Instagram update showing Charlie with their son in a hospital setting, describing past weeks as challenging but noting he is in good spirits after surgery.

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Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins defenseman, suffered a serious facial injury after being struck by a slapshot from Noah Dobson during a game against the Montreal Canadiens earlier this month.
He underwent facial surgery and has not yet returned to play.
Kiley McAvoy posted an Instagram update showing Charlie with their son in a hospital setting, describing past weeks as challenging but noting he is in good spirits after surgery.