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McAvoy 'healing really good' for Bruins after facial surgery | NHL.com
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- McAvoy is recovering from a facial jaw fracture suffered on Nov. 15 after a slap shot, with surgery completed and a liquid diet continuing as he heals.
- The injury caused substantial weight loss, with McAvoy estimating a near 20-pound drop in the first week and a half as he begins rehydrating and rebuilding energy.
- There is no established return timeline yet; McAvoy is cleared to train but the recovery pace varies, reflecting ongoing assessment of progress.
- McAvoy describes the recovery as strange, highlighting facial trauma and fatigue as unique aspects of the injury and healing process.
- Coach Marco Sturm says McAvoy is missed daily, stressing his leadership and impact on both players and coaches as Boston waits for his return.
- Team health monitoring focuses on weight, energy, and clearance milestones before McAvoy returns to game action.
- McAvoy is practicing in a non-contact role with protective equipment as he progresses toward a full return, signaling cautious reintegration.
- Pre-injury, McAvoy averaged about 23:46 of ice time with 14 assists in 19 games, illustrating his central role on the Bruins’ defense.
- Boston’s record without McAvoy stands at 4-5-0, underscoring his importance to the defense during his absence.
- McAvoy reiterates optimism about healing and his hope to rejoin the lineup once he regains weight, energy, and strength.
- The new reference confirms McAvoy’s early return sighting and adds detail on his facial surgery, movement restrictions, and ongoing appetite-related challenges.
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