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Bruins activate Charlie McAvoy off IR ahead of game against Jets

The Boston Bruins could be getting a big boost to their defensive unit, as their number one defenseman is a game-time decision to return to the lineup on Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets.

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Bruins' Charlie McAvoy Hopes to Return Soon

The Boston Bruins are getting ready to go on a road trip that sees them travel to St. Louis, Winnipeg, and Minnesota in a span of 5 days and they are likely to get a huge reinforcement back in their lineup.

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Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Charlie McAvoy Sends Message Amid Return to Bruins

The Boston Bruins head into a three-game road trip, and head coach Marco Sturm provided an update on a few sidelined star players. Forward David Pastrnak and defenseman Charlie McAvoy traveled with the Bruins for the first time this week, the latter doing so since suffering a severe facial injury in mid-November.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / December 8

Bruins' David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy could return this week

Entering Monday tied for first place in the Atlantic Division, the Boston Bruins appear to be on the verge of receiving a few major reinforcements as David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy could suit up by the end of the week.

Boston Bruins News / ESPN / December 8

Bruins' McAvoy nears return after face injury

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is back on the ice and hopes to return soon from a face injury.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / December 8

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak hope to play during team’s road trip

The Boston Bruins are hoping two of their biggest contributors will return to the lineup this week. Forward David Pastrnak and defenseman Charlie McAvoy will join the Bruins for their upcoming three-game road trip in the Central Division, according to The Athletic Boston reporter Fluto Shinzawa, with each player hoping to play at some point.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

Bruins News & Rumors: McAvoy’s Injury, the Emergence of Steeves & More

The Boston Bruins have been one of the most surprising teams since the start of the 2025-26 season. They got off to a very hot start and have kept it going, which has led to them being tied for first in the Atlantic Division with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

3 Bruins Who Will Represent Their Countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics

It’s December, and that means one of two things: 1. The holidays are coming up, and 2. We’re two months from the Olympic Games in February. Sure, the IIHF World Junior Championship comes first, but this is the first time since the 2014 Olympics that NHL players are included.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / December 6

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy Progressing from Traumatic Injury

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy suffered one of the most traumatic injuries an NHL player can sustain. The star defender took a slap shot directly off the jaw in a contest against the Montreal Canadiens just under a month ago.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy drops firm injury timeline after taking puck to face

It has been nearly a month since Charlie McAvoy exited a game against the Montreal Canadiens after taking a puck to the face. Now, the Bruins defenseman has given an injury timeline and details about his possible return, according to Bruins beat writer Jim McBride.

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Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / November 28

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy Shares First Picture After Facial Surgery

Boston Bruins star Charlie McAvoy resurfaced publicly for the first time since undergoing facial surgery on Thursday. The blueliner posted a Thanksgiving message alongside a family photo on Instagram in what became his first appearance since he went down injured in mid-November.

Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Bruins Make Roster Decision After Charlie McAvoy Development

The Boston Bruins made a pair of roster moves Sunday, but only one carries long-term weight. Top-pair defenseman Charlie McAvoy was officially placed on injured reserve (IR) after undergoing facial surgery earlier this week.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 22

Bruins rumors: Charlie McAvoy should be back in time for Olympics

The career of Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been an unfortunate one with respect to injuries. Whenever McAvoy seems to be playing his best and getting back into form, he is hit with another setback.

Boston Bruins News / Dose.ca / November 21

Charlie McAvoy: No solid food for two or three months

Poor Charlie McAvoy… Last Saturday, the Bruins defenseman was hit in the face by a shot against the Montreal Canadiens. The footage is chilling because you can see his teeth explode and the impact on the game.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / November 21

McAvoy Injury Leaves Bruins Leaning on Lindholm

The Boston Bruins are a much better team with both Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm in their lineup. A revelatory statement, to say the least, that an NHL team is better with two elite defenders in their lineup than without them, but it still bears discussion.

Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / November 20

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.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / November 19

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.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 19