This is bad for a Bruins club that desperately needs points.

The Boston Bruins have announced that they have placed star defenseman Charlie McAvoy on injured reserve, retroactive to Jan. 11. 

The Bruins have yet to specify what McAvoy's injury is, but this IR placement reveals that the right-shot blueliner will be missing some time for the Original Six club.

With the Bruins desperately needing points in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race, losing McAvoy for any time is incredibly concerning news. However, the Bruins will now need to adjust with their No. 1 defenseman as they aim to get their campaign back on track. 

McAvoy has appeared in 45 games this season with the Bruins, posting five goals, 20 points, 77 blocks, and 86 hits. 

The Bruins also announced that Mark Kastelic was placed on injured reserve, while Hampus Lindholm has been placed on long-term injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 12. In addition, prospects Matt Poitras and Michael Callahan have been recalled.