The Boston Bruins could get a major piece back in action on Thursday, with star defenseman Charlie McAvoy finally off the team's injured reserve amid a long absence due to injury .

Bruins general manager Don Sweeney made the announcement on Friday that McAvoy has been added back to the active roster, via the team's official website.

McAvoy has missed nearly a month of action thus far because of a fracture after taking a slap shot to his face during a Nov. 15 game against the Montreal Canadiens on the road.

McAvoy's injury required surgery on his face to address a linear fracture in his jaw, but he's not about to test whether he's ready to give it a go again on the ice.

The 27-year-old McAvoy may take some time to shake off the rust after being away for weeks.

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