The defensemen have been counted on a lot this season, with Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy both sidelined.

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins scored a pair of second-period goals and Jeremy Swayman made them hold up with a 33-save shutout ...

The Bruins scored a pair of second-period goals and Jeremy Swayman made them hold up with a 33-save shutout for a 3-0 victory ...

In the last week and a half, Charlie McAvoy has welcomed his first baby, been named a captain for Team USA, and now scored ...

Sure, the Boston Bruins were without three of their top defensemen – Charlie McAvoy (wrist), Hampus Lindholm (knee) and ...

After an ugly 7-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Jan. 28, the Boston Bruins made some notable changes to their lines at Jan.

Charlie McAvoy, who missed each of the last ... was on the second pairing with Parker Wotherspoon. Nikita Zadorov and Andrew Peeke remained together.

Boston Bruins left wing Cole Koepke (45) collides with Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the crease during ...

Zadorov has two helpers, 21 hits, 13 blocked shots and 13 PIM over his last five contests. The 29-year-old defenseman is poised to take on a larger role while Charlie McAvoy (undisclosed ...

Charlie McAvoy has become one of the Bruins' most important players. Over his career, he has played 499 games, recording 297 points and maintaining a +146 rating. In his absence, Nikita Zadorov ...