Ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Boston Bruins are activating their top defenseman, Charlie McAvoy, from injured reserve.McAvoy has been sidelined since Nov. 15 after taking a slapshot to the face against the Montreal Canadiens.The 27-year-old defenseman suffered a severe linear jaw fracture.He now rejoins a Boston team on a three-game winning streak in the midst of a road trip.McAvoy has appeared in 19 games for Boston this season, leading the blue line with 14 assists.Puck drop against the Jets is at 8 p.m. Thursday.
WINNIPEG, MB —
Ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Boston Bruins are activating their top defenseman, Charlie McAvoy, from injured reserve.
McAvoy has been sidelined since Nov. 15 after taking a slapshot to the face against the Montreal Canadiens.
The 27-year-old defenseman suffered a severe linear jaw fracture.
He now rejoins a Boston team on a three-game winning streak in the midst of a road trip.
McAvoy has appeared in 19 games for Boston this season, leading the blue line with 14 assists.
Puck drop against the Jets is at 8 p.m. Thursday.