Charlie McAvoy - NHL News & Rumors

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

6 DAYS AGO • 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...

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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...

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Ruled out for Sunday McAvoy has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Blue Jackets for rest purposes, Adam Pellerin of NESN reports.

Impact The Bruins have clinched a spot in the playoffs, so McAvoy is one of several players who will rest during the team's penultimate regular-season matchup. Regardless of whether McAvoy suits up against the Devils on Tuesday, he should be ready for the start of the playoffs. Across 68 regular-season games this year, he's recorded 11 goals, 50 assists, 124 blocked shots, 79 hits and 62 PIM while averaging 24:29 of ice time.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tenth NHL defender to 50 helpers McAvoy picked up an assist Saturday in a 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact It was his 50th assist of the season. McAvoy is the 10th NHL defenseman with at least 50 assists this year. He's the first to do it in a Bruins uniform since Hall of Famer Ray Bourque had 62 in 1995-96.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Lilleberg scores late as Lightning beat Bruins 2-1; Boston clinches playoff spot later

Emil Lilleberg scored with 95 seconds left to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Bruins 2-1

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Boston Bruins Announce 2025-26 Season Awards | Boston Bruins The Bruins announced today, April 11, the recipients of the 2025-26 season awards. Charlie McAvoy has been named the recipient of the Eddie...

APRIL 11 • NHL.COM

Achieves first 60-point season McAvoy notched two assists and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact McAvoy had gone three games without a point to start April. He helped out on the Bruins' last two tallies in this contest. McAvoy reached the 60-point mark for the first time in his career, doing so with 11 goals and a career-high 49 helpers over 67 appearances. He's added 111 shots on net, 122 blocked shots, 79 hits, 62 PIM and a plus-13 rating to be one of the most well-rounded blueliners in fantasy hockey.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Sunday's win McAvoy scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact The Bruins did all their scoring in the third period as they erased a 3-0 deficit, and McAvoy got the comeback started when he snapped a shot from the blue line through traffic to beat Jet Greaves. The 28-year-old defenseman has established a new career high with 57 points (11 goals, 46 assists) on the season thanks to a blistering March that has seen him pile up six goals and 16 points in 14 games.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Raw: Zacha, Swayman, McAvoy | Boston Bruins Pavel Zacha, Jeremy Swayman and Charlie McAvoy speak to the media following the Bruins 4-3 shootout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

MARCH 30 • NHL.COM

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