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McAvoy scores in his 1st game back from a suspension to lead the Bruins past the Sharks 6-3
Fraser Minten scored twice and Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves as Boston opened its road trip with its third straight win.
On Tuesday, the Boston Bruins defeated the San Jose Sharks 6-3 at SAP Center, with defenseman Charlie McAvoy scoring in his season debut following a six-game suspension.
McAvoy missed the first six games of the season as punishment for slashing Buffalo forward Zach Benson during the first round of last season's playoffs.
Goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves while forward Fraser Minten added two goals, with coach Marco Sturm saying, "You don't always have your A game."
Defenseman Nikita Zadorov fought San Jose defenseman Darnell Nurse, who did not return after the bout, before Will Borgen sealed victory with an empty-net goal.
This victory opens a challenging four-game road trip for Boston, with the Bruins scheduled to visit Anaheim on Friday night.