Team USA star Charlie McAvoy played hurt in their 3-1 win over Canada, but fans wouldn’t have known it.
McAvoy had five hits, including a thunderous one on Canada superstar Connor McDavid in the first period.
However, McAvoy’s injury worsened, and he was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital earlier this week. The Boston Bruins gave an update on their star defenseman on Wednesday.
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“Charlie McAvoy sustained an injury to his right shoulder acromioclavicular joint in Team USA’s 4 Nations Face-Off game against Finland on February 13. He underwent treatment, which was administered by Team USA’s medical staff,” Bruins head team physician Dr. Peter Asnis said in a statement.
“Upon returning to Boston, he developed increasing pain, for which he was evaluated by the Boston Bruins’ medical staff. After undergoing x-rays, MRIs, and bloodwork, he was diagnosed as having an infection in his right shoulder, as well as a significant injury to his …