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Boston Bruins Defenseman Receives Votes For Norris Trophy Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy had four top five selections in the voting for the prestigious award.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

3 burning questions Boston Bruins must answer in the 2026 offseason The Boston Bruins (45-27-10) overachieved, making the playoffs after a disastrous 2024-25 season. They replaced head coach Jim Montgomery wi...

MAY 16 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy handed a six-game suspension: The NHL's familiar problem with consistency in player safety | Sporting News Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been handed a six-game suspension by the NHL Department of Player Safety, a decision that has dr...

MAY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy receives third career suspension from NHL For the third time in his NHL career, Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been handed a suspension.

MAY 12 • BOLAVIP.COM

Charlie McAvoy handed a HUGE suspension from NHL Player Safety Whoa!

MAY 12 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Lands six-game suspension McAvoy received a six-game suspension on Tuesday for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson.

Impact After reports that McAvoy would have an in-person hearing Monday for his slash during the first round of the playoffs, he was ultimately given the six-game suspension many thought he would face. The 28-year-old blueliner will serve the suspension at the start of the 2026-27 regular season. McAvoy is coming off the best season in the offensive zone of his nine-year career with 61 points in 69 regular-season games, which he could still replicate next year if he can stay healthy.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy suspended 6 games for slashing Sabres' Zach Benson

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for the first six games of next season for slashing Buffalo’s Zach Benson

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Bruins' Charlie McAvoy to have in-person hearing May 11 over slash Deadspin | Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy to have in-person hearing May 11 over slash

MAY 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Charlie McAvoy set for long-term suspension after candid reaction in Bruins' elimination Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy could receive a harsh suspension for his slash against Buffalo Sabres' Zach Benson in the Stanley Cu...

MAY 4 • BOLAVIP.COM

Date set for in-person hearing McAvoy will have an in-person hearing at the NHL Office on May 11 for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson.

Impact After discussions of McAvoy having an in-person hearing for his slashing penalty in Game 6 of Boston's series against the Sabres, it has been officially slated for May 11. Depending on the results, the 28-year-old blueliner could face a six-game suspension or more to open the 2026-27 campaign. The Bruins will have to adjust in his absence, as McAvoy had a career year offensively with 11 goals and 61 points across 69 regular-season games.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Why Sabres will be watching NHL disciplinary hearing for Bruins' Charlie McAvoy The Buffalo Sabres are moving on to face the Montreal Canadiens in Round 2 of the 2026 NHL Playoffs, but one issue still lingers from the Bo...

MAY 4 • SABRENOISE.COM

Charlie McAvoy reveals another major injury. McAvoy's nightmare season of injuries continues.

MAY 3 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

End of Season Raw: Khusnutdinov, Geekie, and McAvoy | Boston Bruins Marat Khusnutdinov, Morgan Geekie, and Charlie McAvoy speak to the media on breakup day.

MAY 3 • NHL.COM

Player Safety confirms Charlie McAvoy facing huge suspension. The Bruins star defenseman is in big trouble with Player Safety.

MAY 2 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Offered in-person hearing The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Saturday that McAvoy was offered an in-person hearing for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson on Friday.

Impact McAvoy could begin the 2026-27 campaign with a suspension of six or more games because of the incident. He produced 11 goals, 61 points, 111 shots on net, 129 blocked shots and 79 hits across 69 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. He also had two assists, 13 shots on goal, 13 blocked shots and 16 hits in six 2026 playoff outings during Boston's first-round series loss to the Sabres.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy ejected for slash after he was slew-footed Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was tossed after he swung his stick at the Sabres' Zach Benson, a retaliation for Benson's slew foot.

MAY 2 • USATODAY.COM

Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 to reach 2nd round for 1st time since 2007

Alex Tuch and Mattias Samuelsson scored in the first period, Zach Benson added another early in the third and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

$90M Bruins star, Charlie McAvoy deliver brutally honest Game 4 reviews after 6-1 rout by Sabres The Buffalo Sabres were hot off the blocks in the first period in their 6-1 win against the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round at TD Garden on Sunday.

APRIL 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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APRIL 23 • YOUTUBE

Locker Room Raw: David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy | Boston Bruins Bruins players David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy talk with the media ahead of Round 1, Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

APRIL 23 • NHL.COM

How to live stream Bruins vs Sabres: NHL Playoffs, TV channel The Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins return to the ice Tuesday for Game 2, with Buffalo looking to build on a stunning comeback win to start...

APRIL 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Locker Room Raw: Kuraly, McAvoy, and Lindholm | Boston Bruins Bruins players Sean Kuraly, Charlie McAvoy, and Hampus Lindholm talk with the media on Monday morning in Buffalo ahead of Round 1, Game 2.

APRIL 20 • NHL.COM

Locker Room Raws: McAvoy, Mittelstadt, and Zacha | Boston Bruins Charlie McAvoy, Casey Mittelstadt, Mark Kastelic, and Pavel Zacha speak with the media after practice on Thursday at Warrior Ice Arena.

APRIL 16 • NHL.COM

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APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Back in action Tuesday McAvoy (rest) will play in Tuesday's home clash against New Jersey, per Scott McLaughlin of WEEI.

Impact After receiving a game of rest once the Bruins qualified for a wild-card spot, McAvoy will return to the lineup for the team's regular-season finale. Across 68 games this season, he's been excellent with 50 assists, 61 points, 111 shots on net, 79 hits and 124 blocked shots. He'll step back into Boston's top defensive pairing Tuesday and will have a tune-up game prior to the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

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Bruins' Charlie McAvoy suspended 6 games for slashing Sabres' Zach Benson

Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 to reach 2nd round for 1st time since 2007

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