Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy leaves game after taking a hit
MONTREAL – Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy was hit in the mouth by a shot and had to leave the game that the Bruins won 3-2 against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
The incident occurred in the middle of the second period and McAvoy did not return to the game.
During a Canadiens power play, a shot by Noah Dobson apparently deflected off Boston forward Mark Kastelic before hitting McAvoy.
McAvoy immediately covered his face and fell to the ice, at which point a team doctor came to assist him.
The 27-year-old player went to the locker room after bleeding on the court. His teammate, Nikita Zadorov, was seen trying to recover lost teeth.
The Bruins were leading 2-1 when McAvoy left the game.
