MONTREAL – Boston Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy exited midway through the second period of Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens after receiving a slap shot from Noah Dobson to the face. The Bruins announced he would not return.

The incident occurred at 11:01 with the Canadiens on a power play. Dobson’s one-timer appeared to deflect off Boston forward Mark Kastelic before hitting McAvoy’s mouth area.

McAvoy immediately covered his face and dropped to the ice, while a team doctor rushed from the bench to help him.

The 27-year-old American then hurried to the dressing room after bleeding on the ice. Teammate Nikita Zadorov was seen trying to retrieve lost teeth after the play.

McAvoy led the Bruins with a 24:20 average ice time heading into Saturday’s game.

The Bruins led 2-

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