Bruins' Charlie McAvoy unleashes brutal slash on Zach Benson after vicious slew foot
McAvoy received a major penalty and game misconduct after a retaliatory slash that could bring supplemental NHL discipline.
- On Friday, May 1, Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was ejected late in Game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres for a slash on forward Zach Benson, receiving a 5-minute major and game misconduct.
- The incident occurred with 1:31 remaining after Benson tripped McAvoy with a slew foot, sending the defenseman crashing into the end boards; Benson received a 2-minute minor penalty for tripping.
- Sabres coach Lindy Ruff acknowledged the play involved "raw emotion," saying, "Anybody would want Charlie on his team. Probably went a little too far though," suggesting McAvoy felt justified retaliating.
- Advancing to the second round for the first time since 2007, the Buffalo Sabres won 4-1, while the NHL Department of Player Safety reviews plays that could result in supplemental discipline.
- When asked about potential discipline, McAvoy said he "can't imagine it really matters much," since he will not play until September, while the Sabres face the Montreal Canadiens or Tampa Bay Lightning.
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“You don't want to see a guy take a chop like that at somebody else,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after the gameBruins' Charlie McAvoy and Sabres' Zach Benson during the May 1 NHL game.Credit: SportsnetNEED TO KNOWCharlie McAvoy was ejected from the May 1 NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres after he violently slashed opponent Zach BensonAfter he was illegally tripped by Benson, the Bruins defenseman retaliated by deliverin…
Charlie McAvoy may get a call from the NHL for an act of frustration during the last game.
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