The Bruins will be shorthanded when they return to NHL action on Saturday. There’s no timetable on McAvoy’s return. “I wouldn’t expect him in the short term,” coach Joe Sacco told reporters on Wednesday.

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is being treated for an infection and a "significant injury" to his right shoulder and remained in a Boston hospital Wednesday morning.

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes will not join Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada on Thursday, per Greg Wyshynski of ESPN. Hughes was initially selected to replace injured Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy,

Off, Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy remains in the hospital with a “significant injury” to his right shoulder that developed an infection.

The United States didn't have to sacrifice much when looking for a replacement for injured defenseman Charlie McAvoy in the 4 Nations Face-Off final: Reigning Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes was ready to step in.

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy won't be able to play for the United States in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off on his home ice because of an undisclosed upper body injury, his NHL club said on Tuesday.

A lower-body injury will keep forward Matthew Tkachuk from playing for Team USA against Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off game Monday night in Boston.

The care Charlie McAvoy received when he injured his shoulder in Team USA’s opening game against Team Finland in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off has been a hot topic.

BOSTON — Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was admitted to Mass General Hospital on Monday after suffering an upper-body injury according to a report in the Boston Globe. McAvoy missed Team USA’s 2-1 loss to Sweden in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday.

Statement from Boston Bruins Head Team Physician Dr. Peter Asnis: “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.

Charlie McAvoy, who will be out for Team USA’s 4 Nations Face-Off final vs. Canada on Thursday due to an infection and shoulder injury, remains in the hospital after undergoing a procedure on his shoulder Tuesday.

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