Charlie McAvoy is on the mend — albeit at a frustratingly slow pace.
The Boston Bruins defenseman has missed his team’s last three games while nursing a mysterious lower-body injury. McAvoy also will sit out Boston’s all-important game Saturday night against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden.
Head coach Bruce Cassidy offered an update on McAvoy prior to Saturday’s optional skate.
Bruce Cassidy on Charlie McAvoy: "Charlie's gonna get on the ice early next week. I don’t have a real good update on how much time he’ll need on the ice. But when he’s on the ice, he’s a lot closer. Would hope later in the week he’s a lot closer, whether that’s Thurs. or Sat."
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 5, 2019
McAvoy has battled injuries throughout the campaign, first missing extended time with a concussion before his recent spat with a lower-body ailment.
The 21-year-old has one goal and 10 assists through 17 games played this season.
