Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy hit in the mouth by a slap shot, exits game against Canadiens

By Canadian Press on November 15, 2025.

MONTREAL (AP) — Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy was hit in the mouth by a slap shot and left the Bruins’ game against the Montreal Canadiens midway through the second period Saturday night. The team said he wouldn’t return.

With the Canadiens on a power play, Noah Dobson’s one-timer appeared to deflect off Boston forward Mark Kastelic before hitting McAvoy.

McAvoy immediately covered his face and dropped to the ice, while a team doctor rushed from the bench to help him.

The 27-year-old American then hurried to the dressing room after bleeding on the ice. Teammate Nikita Zadorov was seen trying to retrieve lost teeth.

The Bruins led 2-1 when McAvoy left.

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