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Bruins' McAvoy offered in-person hearing for slash...
Key takeaways
- The date of the hearing had yet to be determined as of Saturday.
- Mc Avoy was ejected from Game 6 of Boston's first round series against the Buffalo Sabres with 1:31 remaining, as the Bruins trailed 4-1 and ultimately were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs.
- After McAvoy got up, he skated directly over to Benson and was penalized for a two-handed slash on the Sabres forward.
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Charlie Mc Avoy has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for slashing Zach Benson on Friday night -- meaning the Boston Bruins defenseman could be suspended for six or more games to start next season.
The date of the hearing had yet to be determined as of Saturday.
Mc Avoy was ejected from Game 6 of Boston's first round series against the Buffalo Sabres with 1:31 remaining, as the Bruins trailed 4-1 and ultimately were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs. As McAvoy skated back for an icing call, he was tripped by Benson.
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