Zach Benson Targeted in Slashing Incident with McAvoy

Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson was the subject of a slashing incident involving Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy during Friday's game. The NHL Department of Player Safety has escalated the matter, scheduling an in-person hearing for McAvoy. While no specific injury update for Benson was provided in the reports, the league's decision to pursue an in-person hearing underscores the severity of the contact sustained by the forward.