"The Boston Bruins had the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference standings on Dec. 30, which was the product of a six-game losing streak. They were in danger of digging themselves a hole that would be tough to climb out of. But since then, they have won 10 of their last 13 games (10-2-1 record), and as a result the B's enter Tuesday in the second wild card playoff spot."
""He's like a horse out there. It's almost like you want to play him for 60 minutes because he does everything. Blocking shots is part of his game, too. I'm just very happy with the way he's playing right now, especially in those crucial moments in the game where we need to stay calm and be in the right spot. He's been there for us all year long.""
"He has kicked it into high gear in January with 14 points (three goals, 11 assists). He had just 20 points in the previous three months combined. But he's making more of an impact than just scoring. McAvoy defends at a high level, he blocks shots, he dishes out huge hits, he kills penalties. Everything you'd expect from a true No. 1 defenseman."
By Dec. 30 the Bruins owned the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference after a six-game losing streak, but a 10-2-1 run over the last 13 games vaulted them into the second wild-card spot. Charlie McAvoy returned from a mid-November jaw injury and produced 14 points in January after 20 points across the prior three months. McAvoy's two-way impact includes shot blocking, heavy hits, penalty killing and tough minutes against top opponents, with positive goal differential and scoring-chance edges during his even-strength minutes. Coach Marco Sturm praised McAvoy's complete game and reliability in crucial moments.
Read at NBC Sports Boston
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