Bruins' Charlie McAvoy Shares First Picture After Facial Surgery

“Thanks to everyone who sent thoughts and prayers to us,” McAvoy wrote. “Feeling so grateful to be home and together this Thanksgiving.”

McAvoy added a message for his son while mentioning his wife, Kiley, in the same post.

“Most thankful for the glue that holds this family together and navigates us through every difficult time, we’re so lucky you’re ours @kileymcavoy,” McAvoy wrote. “Happy Thanksgiving to all.”

Along with the message, McAvoy shared a family photo along with his wife and young son, marking the first time fans have seen his face since surgery.

The Bruins placed the 27-year-old on injured reserve on Nov. 23, and head coach Marco Sturm said the priority remains rest and recovery. Sturm also confirmed McAvoy was recovering at home and not traveling with the team.

While there is no set timetable for McAvoy's return, Sturm acknowledged the injury is serious enough to sideline the defenseman indefinitely.

Meanwhile, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reported the best-case scenario has McAvoy back in time for the February Olympics, where he is expected to play a major role for Team USA.

Before the injury, McAvoy recorded 14 assists in 19 games and continued to lead Boston in ice time. After two weeks without their main defenseman, the Bruins still sit third in the Atlantic Division with a 14-11-0 record and 28 points through 25 games.