Bruins put Charlie McAvoy on top defense pairing in practice
Shiny as a new penny, his full asset value yet unknown, Charlie McAvoy was promoted to the Bruins’ top defensive pairing Tuesday, only one day after signing his first NHL contract, and only one day prior to Boston taking on Ottawa in Game 1 of the postseason.
McAvoy, who only two weeks ago was a Boston University sophomore, eyeing burgers and the pizza-of-the-day selection at the Comm. Ave. Student Union, was paired in practice with future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara. He also manned (or is it “wunderkinded”?) the right point on the first-unit power play.
Until further notice then, the 19-year-old McAvoy, with all of 0:00 NHL career ice time, stands as a key factor in whether the Bruins, in their first postseason appearance since 2014, will take a first step toward the 16 victories they need to clinch the Stanley Cup.
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