The Boston Bruins released an update on the health of defenseman Charlie McAvoy Wednesday, with the Team USA alternate captain still hospitalized while undergoing treatment for both an infection and shoulder injury.
“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,” the team release noted. “He underwent treatment, which was administered by Team USA’s medical staff. 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 AC joint.