Charlie McAvoy recently suffered a serious facial injury and is currently out indefinitely after surgery.

Injury details

During a game against the Montreal Canadiens in mid‑November 2025, McAvoy was struck in the face/jaw area by a slap shot from defenseman Noah Dobson and had to leave the game and be taken for medical evaluation. The impact caused significant facial injuries, including damage around his mouth and jaw that required surgical repair.

Current status

The Bruins announced that McAvoy underwent facial surgery and is recovering at home, but they have not given a specific timeline for his return, listing him as out indefinitely and placing him on injured reserve. Reports from league insiders indicate that, while recovery length will depend on how his surgery heals, the expectation is that he should be able to return in time to play for Team USA at the 2026 Milan–Cortina Olympics if all goes well.