(Boston) Defenseman Charlie McAvoy’s name was removed from the Boston Bruins roster less than an hour before the start of Game 4 once morest the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday and placed under COVID-19 protocol. the National Hockey League.
Posted at 1:36 p.m.
To replace McAvoy on the roster, the Bruins added defenseman Josh Brown, who played six games with the team following being acquired from the Ottawa Senators at the trade deadline.
The 24-year-old McAvoy was a first-round pick of the Bruins in 2016. A former Boston University teammate, McAvoy finished in the top 10 voting for the Norris Trophy, awarded to the best defenseman in the NHL, in each of the last two campaigns.
In 2022, he achieved personal career highs in goals (10) and assists (46). He led all defensemen on the team in points on the season and averaged 24 minutes 39 seconds.
The Bruins entered Game 4 down 2-1 in their series.
