Charlie McAvoy Faces In-Person Hearing for Slashing Incident

The NHL Department of Player Safety has mandated an in-person hearing for Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy following a slashing incident against Buffalo's Zach Benson during Friday's contest. This designation indicates the league is considering a suspension of six games or more, which would carry over to the start of next season. McAvoy currently awaits a formal ruling from the league regarding potential disciplinary action for the play.