Charlie McAvoy is back.
The Boston Bruins rookie defenseman has been out since undergoing a procedure Jan. 22 to treat an abnormal heart rhythm. But the Calder Trophy candidate will be in the lineup for Saturday’s game between the Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to B’s head coach Bruce Cassidy.
Per Bruce Cassidy, Charlie McAvoy will return tonight.
Kevan Miller and Noel Acciari remain out. #NHLBruins
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) February 3, 2018
With McAvoy back, and Kevan Miller, Noel Acciari and Brad Marchand still out, Boston fans should expect these lines for Saturday’s game at TD Garden:
#NHLBruins morning rushes:
Heinen – Bergeron – Pastrnak
DeBrusk – Krejci – Spooner
Schaller – Nash – Backes
Vatrano – Kuraly – CzarnikChara – McAvoy
Krug – Carlo
Grzelcyk – McQuaid— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) February 3, 2018
McAvoy, of course has played a huge role in the Bruins’ success this season.
But Boston posted a 3-1-0 record in his absence, and currently sit second in the Atlantic Division behind the Tampa Bay Lightning.