Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy remains in hospital, improving after medical procedure..
Charlie McAvoy is on the mend after suffering a shoulder injury during the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off that led to an infection and a significant AC joint injury that landed the Bruins defenseman in the hospital.
The Bruins released a statement on his condition on Wednesday.
“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. 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.”
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McAvoy had two strong games for USA, including a physical battle with Team Canada on Saturday where his hit on Connor McDavid was considered a tone-setter by his teammates.
The defenseman didn’t play in the American’s 2-1 loss to Team Sweden in the semifinal on Monday. With a spot in the final already clinched, it looked like coach Mike Sullivan was going to rest McAvoy. But he didn’t return to the lineup when Auston Matthews was scratched shortly before puck drop.