Bruins' McAvoy Skates with Facial Protection; Return Unclear

Charlie McAvoy (face) skated on his own ahead of practice Saturday for the first time since suffering a facial injury from a slap shot on Nov. 15. The Boston Bruins blueliner wore a full face shield and jaw protector during the skate, indicating he is still not close to a return. This season, McAvoy has recorded 14 helpers, 32 blocked shots, and 26 hits across 19 games.