Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy will miss Thursday’s game against Canada due to a “significant” injury to the AC joint in his right shoulder, which also led to an infection that required hospitalization. Team USA netminder Jeremy Swayman expressed concern for his teammate’s well-being and assured him of the team’s support during this challenging time.
McAvoy sustained the injury during the first 4 Nations game against Finland and received a check-in from Bruins captain Brad Marchand, who prioritized the player’s health over their upcoming matchup. The Bruins’ interim head coach Joe Sacco did not provide a return timeline for McAvoy, suggesting it may be “short-term.” With McAvoy out, Auston Matthews and Matthew Tkachuk returned to practice on Wednesday, while Brady Tkachuk is expected to play despite being held out of the session.
Source: https://nesn.com/2025/02/jeremy-swayman-shares-message-for-charlie-mcavoy-after-scary-injury