"Today felt good and then we'll just monitor it throughout the day. I've got to go talk to the trainers now so I don't have an answer for you yet but we'll see how the rest of the day goes,"
"It's definitely getting better. I'm able to do more so you're able to work on your conditioning and get that part back. But whenever it is, the best way to get conditioning back is to just play in the game. I think that's coming soon,"
"I've played with a bubble before, I've got plates in my jaw and so I think I'm protected pretty well. So we'll see what happens whenever it happens. Maybe it will be a little shock at first but then it's just hockey,"
"I only see half of it because most of the time I'm in the coaches room but just the presence alone that he brings on the ice and off the ice, it's just a lot. We can see it, we can feel it, just to have him back and seeing that smile on his face. It's been a while. It's been a tough road for him.. He's been our leader, so it's nice to have him back."
Charlie McAvoy participated in the Bruins' optional morning skate in Winnipeg and remains a game-time decision for the matchup against the Jets. He reported feeling better and said trainers and team staff will monitor him before a final decision. McAvoy lost 20 pounds after a broken jaw and a required liquid diet but has been regaining weight and strength day by day. He said conditioning is improving and that game play is the best way to restore it. McAvoy indicated the psychological aspect is manageable, and coach Marco Sturm said McAvoy's presence has been a clear boost to the team.
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