Charlie McAvoy (© Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/50d51096-4f3e-4a04-b993-8c3e8c9d865f.jpeg] Charlie McAvoy (© Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images) Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins] defenseman Charlie McAvoy has not played a game with the Original Six club since their Feb. 8 matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. This is because the Bruins star blueliner suffered a serious AC joint shoulder injury and infection during the 4 Nations Face-Off. McAvoy recently returned to practice [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/boston-bruins-injury-report-latest-on-charlie-mcavoy] on March 25 in a non-contact jersey. Now, he has taken another notable step forward in his injury recovery, as he was in a regular, full-contact jersey during the Bruins [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqLQgKIidDQklTRndnTWFoTUtFWFJvWldodlkydGxlVzVsZDNNdVkyOXRLQUFQAQ/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwluDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA:en]' March 31 practice. McAvoy being a full participant at practice [https://x.com/NHLBruins/status/1906737718173851706] is undoubtedly a significant step in the right direction. This shows that No. 73 is continuing to progress with his recovery, which is excellent news. However, this does not mean that McAvoy is returning to the Bruins' lineup immediately. While speaking to reporters, including WEEI's Scott McLaughlin [https://x.com/smclaughlin9/status/1906737831613014311], Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco noted that a timeline for McAvoy getting back in the lineup has still not been determined. While McAvoy is not set to return to Boston's lineup just yet, it is clear that he is improving. Here's to hoping that 2016 first-round pick suffers no setbacks with his recovery from here. Recent Bruins News Boston Bruins Call Up Tough Guy From Providence [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/boston-bruins-call-up-tough-guy-from-providence] Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak Nearing Impressive Stat [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/boston-bruins-david-pastrnak-nearing-impressive-stat] 2 Boston Bruins Forwards Hit Waivers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/boston-bruins-place-2-forwards-on-waivers] Boston Bruins Prospects: Will Zellers Makes History With USHL Team [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/boston-bruins-prospect-will-zellers-makes-history-with-ushl-team] Boston Bruins Prospects: Georgii Merkulov Shining [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/boston-bruins-prospects-georgii-merkulov-shining-in-ahl?backLinkUrl=%2Fnhl%2Fboston-bruins%2Fauthor%2Fmichael-derosa&backLinkLabel=Back%20to%20michaelderosa@THNew] https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/boston-bruins-prospects-georgii-merkulov-shining-in-ahl?backLinkUrl=%2Fnhl%2Fboston-bruins%2Fauthor%2Fmichael-derosa&backLinkLabel=Back%20to%20michaelderosa@THNewShould The Boston Bruins Extend Parker Wotherspoon? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/should-the-boston-bruins-extend-parker-wotherspoon] Bruins Defenseman Fined By NHL Player Safety [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-defenseman-fined-by-nhl-player-safety] Report: Bruins & Promising Goalie Having Contract Extension Talks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/report-bruins-promising-goalie-having-contract-talks]
