Charlie McAvoy discusses six-game suspension and Bruins captaincy

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy addressed his upcoming six-game suspension during a captains' practice at Warrior Ice Arena. The NHL Department of Player Safety issued the ban following an incident in the 2025-26 season finale where McAvoy struck Buffalo player Zach Benson with his stick after being taken down by a slewfoot. McAvoy expressed regret for the outburst, which occurred while he was playing with a broken hand, but noted he felt the initial hit by Benson was dangerous. With the regular season set to begin next week, the Bruins have yet to name a new team captain. McAvoy, a candidate for the role alongside David Pastrnak, stated that he would support any leadership decision the organization makes. The veteran defenseman is scheduled to remain out of the lineup until October 13.

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