Bruins' McAvoy to make NHL debut in Game 1
Boston Bruins defensman Charlie McAvoy will make his NHL debut on center stage Wednesday, as the coveted blue-line prospect will suit up for Game 1 versus the Ottawa Senators, head coach Bruce Cassidy confirmed.
Cassidy's message McAvoy: just play your game. "He's got that built-in composure..he's a special talent, he's risen up to those big moments"
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 12, 2017
McAvoy initially signed an amateur tryout with the Bruins in late March, but following injuries to Brandon Carlo and Torey Krug, the club gave the 19-year-old an entry-level deal, signed Monday.
The Bruins selected McAvoy with the 14th overall pick in June, and he played a huge role in the United States' gold medal run at the world juniors, along with recording 26 points in 38 games with Boston University.
McAvoy is expected to pair with Kevan Miller on Wednesday.