Bruins Share New Troubling Charlie McAvoy Injury Update
The Bruins have provided a new update on Charlie McAvoy.
On Feb. 18, the Boston Bruins released a statement confirming that Charlie McAvoy was admitted to Mass General Hospital after suffering an upper-body injury and would be out for the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game.
Bruins Head Team Physician Dr. Peter Asnis provided a new update regarding McAvoy on Feb. 19.
"Charlie McAvoy sustained an injury to his right shoulder acromioclavicular joint in Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off game against Finland on February 13," Asnis said. "He underwent treatment, which was administered by Team USA's medical staff.
"Upon returning to Boston, he developed increasing pain, for which he was evaluated by the Boston Bruins medical staff. After undergoing x-rays, MRIs, and bloodwork, he was diagnosed as having an infection in his right shoulder, as well as a significant injury to his AC joint. He underwent an irrigation and debridement procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital on February 18. He remains in the hospital, where he is being treated with IV antibiotics, and his condition is improving."
McAvoy appeared in two games for Team USA during the 4 Nations Face-Off before missing Feb. 17's contest against Team Sweden. He made a big impact during the tournament with his defensive play and physicality, so Team USA will undoubtedly miss him in the championship.
McAvoy, 27, has appeared in 50 games this season with the Bruins, where he has seven goals, 23 points, and 89 hits.
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