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Bruins Coach Shares Charlie McAvoy Update After Face Surgery

The Boston Bruins are moving ahead without one of their most important players as they begin a critical stretch of their schedule. Charlie McAvoy remains back in Boston after undergoing facial surgery earlier this week, head coach Marco Sturm confirmed Wednesday, per NHL.com.

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Bruins D Charlie McAvoy has facial surgery, out indefinitely

Boston Bruins coach Marco Sturm announced Wednesday that defenseman Charlie McAvoy underwent facial surgery and will be out of the lineup indefinitely.

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Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 19

Bruins' McAvoy out indefinitely after undergoing facial surgery

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy out indefinitely after undergoing facial surgery

As expected, the Boston Bruins will be without their top defenseman for some time.

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Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / November 19

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy out indefinitely after undergoing surgery

The Boston Bruins are going to be without their number-one defenseman for the foreseeable future, as according to Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, Charlie McAvoy has undergone surgery and has no timeline for a return to the lineup.

Charlie McAvoy News / NHL Trade Talk / November 19

Bruins Hit With Major Blow as Charlie McAvoy Undergoes Surgery

The Boston Bruins will be without their top defenseman for the foreseeable future, as Charlie McAvoy has undergone facial surgery following a puck to the face last Saturday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 18

Bruins, Ducks prepare for battle of division leaders

The Boston Bruins are headed west. With the top spot in the Atlantic Division in hand, Boston will make a cross-country flight to begin a three-game California swing with Wednesday night's game against the Pacific Division-leading Anaheim Ducks.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

Bruins’ lack of depth will catch up to them eventually

No matter how much we analyze and project, the NHL never seems to go as planned. Heading into this season, the Atlantic Divison looked to be a race between a few familiar favorites.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 18

Atlantic injury updates: Bruins, Maple Leafs, Sabres

The Boston Bruins have had to deal with their fair share of injuries so far this season, but that hasn’t stopped the club from continuing its longstanding tradition of consistent regular-season success.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 18

2 Blues Who Should Be on the Bruins’ Trade Radar

It’s almost Thanksgiving, but one team is waving the white flag on the 2025-26 season. The St. Louis Blues sit 30th in the NHL standings and are searching for answers.

John Beecher News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

Flames claim John Beecher off waivers from Bruins

The Calgary Flames have claimed center John Beecher off waivers from the Boston Bruins, the club announced Tuesday afternoon. Beecher, 24, appeared in six games with the Bruins to begin the 2025-26 regular season, collecting one goal while averaging 10:24 of ice time.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 17

Bruins Must Avoid Another Winless Western Road Trip

The Boston Bruins will make their way west this week to sunny California for their road trip to face off against the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks.

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Charlie McAvoy News / Field Level Media / November 17

Surgery not ruled out for Bruins D Charlie McAvoy

Boston Bruins coach Marco Sturm told reporters Monday that surgery remains a possibility for No. 1 defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who was struck in the face by a puck Saturday.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / November 17

Bruins place Johnny Beecher on waivers

The Boston Bruins placed forward Johnny Beecher on the NHL waiver wire on Monday, and he was the only player waived across the entire league. Teams will now have 24 hours to place claims on the 24-year-old from New York, who appeared in six NHL games this season with a goal and no assists.

John Beecher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 17

Bruins place former first-round pick on waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Boston Bruins have placed depth forward John Beecher on waivers. If he clears by this time tomorrow, the Bruins can safely reassign him to the AHL’s Providence Bruins.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / November 18

Boston Bruins Call Up Two Forwards

The Boston Bruins are atop the Atlantic Division after a 3-2 win in Montreal on Saturday night. It was a stirring revival of the storied rivalry and a night when Bruins’ fans felt some nostalgia.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / November 16

Tanner Jeannot Needed Less Than 10 Seconds To Take Down Arber Xhekaj During Bruins-Canadiens

Tanner Jeannot needed less than 10 seconds to drop Arber Xhekaj during a fight that stunned Bell Centre on Saturday night. It overshadowed the Boston Bruins’ 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Dans Locmelis News / Inside The Rink / November 15

AHL: Providence Wins Fifth Straight Behind Locmelis’ Overtime Winner

The Providence Bruins welcomed the Utica Comets tonight to Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. Providence entered the game off a 3-2 overtime win over the Hartford Wolf Pack on Wednesday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Panthers' Brad Marchand reaches huge career milestone

NHL fans might not like Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand when he is playing against their favorite team, but he has definitely earned his place as one of the best players of his era.

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Fabian Lysell News / Inside The Rink / November 13

AHL: Providence Wins Fourth Straight on Lysell’s OT Winner

Tonight, the Providence Bruins and Hartford Wolf Pack faced off at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. The Bruins came into the game riding a three-game winning streak.

Boston Bruins News / Stadium Rant / November 12

Boston Bruins Are Looking Focused During Winning Streak

The Boston Bruins came into the 2025-26 season with lower expectations than normal, given the personnel changes that have occurred over the last few months for the team.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Sports Journal / November 12

Pastrnak provides snapshot moment for the Bruins

BOSTON – Somewhere in his hometown of Havirov in the Czech Republic, David Pastrnak’s mother has a trophy room of sorts devoted to his hockey accomplishments, accolades and the milestone pucks that the game-breaking force of nature has kept over the course of his career.

David Pastrnak News / Breakaway on SI / November 11

Bruins' David Pastrnak Hits Career Milestone

The illustrious and storied career of Boston Bruins alternate captain David Pastrnak has been filled with countless memorable goals. From overtime winners to highlight-reel hat tricks, the man affectionately known as “Pasta” has always seemed to have a clutch goal up his sleeve right when the Bruins need it most.

Mason Lohrei News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

'Angry' Mason Lohrei Trying to Stay Positive After Sitting for Bruins

Mason Lohrei’s anger has become a talking point — and, lately, a driving force — behind the Boston Bruins’ surge. After signing a two-year, $6.4 million extension this summer, the 24-year-old defenseman didn’t expect to be watching from the press box for five straight games.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Insider Creates Trade Buzz Around Bruins Defenseman

If there wasn’t chatter about the Boston Bruins potentially trading defenseman Mason Lohrei, there probably is now. After NHL insider Elliotte Friedman brought up the young blueliner in his recent written 32 Thoughts column, there is chatter that the Bruins might be ready to move on.