McAvoy's Breakout Season Propels Bruins

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Charlie McAvoy has turned the 2025-26 NHL season into his best yet with the Boston Bruins. The 28-year-old defenseman is on pace for career highs and goals, assists, and points despite missing 12 games due to injuries. Averaging over 24 minutes of ice time per game, he's become a key leader for the team. Earlier this season, McAvoy missed nearly a month after a puck hit his jaw in a game against the Montreal Canadiens. He re-aggravated it from a high hit by a Florida Panthers player in early February, and another puck struck him up high on March 5th, leading two. More dental work, the Bruins traded away much of their core around the deadline, signaling a retool. McAvoy stayed alongside David Pastrenek to guide the new era, elevating his game when the team needed it most. Fans and analysts see him exceeding expectations as a top-pairing defender.

1:01His current stats show nine goals and 49 points in 54 games, topping his per-game marks from before. If he stays healthy, he'll surpass past highs of 12 goals, 46 assists, and 56 points, all while prioritizing team wins. Right now, the Bruins hold the first wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference, just two points behind the Canadiens for third in the Atlantic. Division. We face the devil tonight in the Canadiens tomorrow in crucial road games that could shake up the playoff race. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. Comfort you can hear. Sound you can relax into. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.COM