The Bruins might have been dealt a brutal blow regarding their star defenseman on Saturday night.

Charlie McAvoy, Boston’s assistant captain and top blue-liner, appeared to take a slap shot to the face against the Canadiens. McAvoy keeled over immediately and went straight to the locker room for an evaluation. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly after.

Per @ShawnMcKenzieSN , McAvoy also out rest of night https://t.co/Em7jxefjka — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) November 16, 2025

Speaking to reporters after the game, Bruins coach Marco Sturm provided a brief but somewhat hopeful update for his defensive stalwart.

“He’s doing OK, he’s just getting some tests done, I didn’t talk to anyone yet,” Sturm said. “Just try to get the testing done, try to get him home as

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