"McAvoy has been one of Boston's most reliable players since he entered the NHL in 2017. He's averaged over 22 minutes of ice time in each of his nine seasons, and was averaging over 24 minutes on the ice in 2025. And though he hasn't scored yet this season, McAvoy does have 14 assists so far. If McAvoy has to miss substantial time, it would certainly be detrimental for Boston's defensive core."
"Henri Jokiharju would likely be the initial replacement for McAvoy, as he saw time in the lineup while Mason Lohrei was a healthy scratch for several games. But that would make three of the Bruins' six defenders age 26 or younger. Hampus Lindholm would immediately become the longest tenured Bruins defenseman if McAvoy is out, and he's only been in Boston since 2022."
Charlie McAvoy left the Bruins' game after taking a slap shot to the face and was ruled out for the rest of the night while undergoing tests. Coach Marco Sturm said McAvoy is doing OK and the team hopes to complete testing and get him home the same night. McAvoy has averaged over 22 minutes per game across nine NHL seasons and over 24 minutes in 2025, with 14 assists this season. Henri Jokiharju is the likely short-term replacement, which would increase the youth of the defensive group. Hampus Lindholm would become the longest-tenured defenseman if McAvoy misses extended time.
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