Mar 9, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) checks New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (R) into the boards during the first period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Continuing our Boston Bruins 2021 Player Grades series, we now look at defenseman Charlie McAvoy.
In his first season as the Bruins’ number one defenseman, Charlie McAvoy was impressive. The Long Beach, N.Y. native recorded 30 points in 51 games. McAvoy was also productive on the powerplay, where he had eight points.