Obviously, when Charlie is shooting the puck like he did [Thursday], it’s another threat.” Boston could have had another blueliner find twine in Thursday’s 6-4 win over Montreal.

Defenseman Charlie McAvoy looks onto the ice during Bruins practice at Warrior Arena. ... But shooting the puck more, whether it’s to score goals himself or create offense for others, ...

To Charlie McAvoy, the solution was simple. “Well, then I guess I should start shooting the puck more,” said the smiling Bruins defenseman.

When McAvoy released the puck, Trent Frederic was in the shooting lane, Heinen was scurrying toward the slot, and Matt Poitras was blitzing across the paint from the right side. People in place ...

Once Coyle received the puck, he didn’t see McAvoy at first. Coyle thought about shooting or giving it back to Frederic. But then Coyle noticed a flash coming off the bench.

Charlie McAvoy is in the zone. The 21-year-old Bruins defenseman is playing some of the best hockey of his brief NHL career. ... He’s shooting the puck more on the power play,” Cassidy said.

Charlie McAvoy and Team USA are set to face off against Sweden, Canada and Finland starting on Feb. 12. BOSTON — Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is counting his blessings on and off the ice.

NEW YORK — Defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Derek Forbort scored in the second period, and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Wednesday night.. Brad Marchand and Trent Frederic ...

BOSTON — Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for four games by the National Hockey League for an illegal check to the head of a Florida Panthers player.

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