Team USA star Charlie McAvoy battled through shoulder injury in triumphant win over Canada, Bruins say

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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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Canada's Sidney Crosby is upended by United States' Charlie McAvoy during the 4 Nations Face-Off game in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Graham Hughes//The Canadian Press via AP)

"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 AC joint. He underwent an irrigation and debridement procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital on February 18.

"He remains in the hospital, where he is being treated with IV antibiotics, and his condition is improving."

Before disclosing McAvoy’s injury, the Bruins said in a prior statement that McAvoy would not play against Canada in the rematch Thursday. 

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