Star NHL Defenseman Suspended

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Ethan Gawronski
November 1, 2023 (12:45)

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Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended four games by the NHL after an illegal hit to the head on Panthers' defenseman Oliver-Ekman Larsson.

The hit happened on Monday night between the two teams, a rematch of last year's first round playoff series.

In that series, Florida came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Bruins dramatically in game 7 overtime to end the Bruins record setting season.

McAvoy's hit came after the puck was cleared out of the zone while the Bruins were trying to keep pressure on.

Ekman-Larsson was not anywhere near the puck when McAvoy skated by and delivered a check to the head.

The Bruins next three games are against the Maple Leafs, Red Wings, and Stars; all are tough opponents.

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