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Bruins injured defenseman activated, coach gives update on status vs. Jets
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The Boston Bruins could get a big piece of their blue line back on Thursday night.
Charlie McAvoy was added to the active roster ahead of Boston’s game against the Winnipeg Jets .
Coach Marco Sturm told reporters that McAvoy is a game-time decision, but it’s likely the defenseman will slot back into the lineup because he was activated from injured reserve.
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“Just to see him out there, just the presence alone he brings on the ice and off the ice, in the locker room, it’s just a lot. I can see it, we can feel it. It is nice to have him back. Seeing that smile on his face, it’s been a while,” Sturm said . “It’s been a tough road for him. He’s our leader, so it is nice to have him back.”
McAvoy landed on IR after he took a puck to the face on Nov. 15 that required surgery. The defenseman revealed he lost 20 pounds and couldn’t eat solid foods.
“It’s definitely getting better,” McAvoy told reporters of his injury . “I’m able to do more, so you’re able to work on your conditioning again, getting that part back and then honestly, whenever it is, the best way to get conditioning back is to just play in the game. So I think that’s coming soon.”
McAvoy also noted he felt good after Thursday’s practice.
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