The Bruins' star placed the blame for his and the team’s downfall squarely on the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, where he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury that led to hospitalization, which led to Boston being left out of the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

As the Boston Bruins cleaned out their lockers Thursday following the conclusion of the 2024-25 regular season, veteran defenseman Charlie McAvoy reflected on his disappointing campaign, pinpointing the 4 Nations Face-Off as the time when his year took a turndown.

After suffering a shoulder injury and infection during the 4 Nations Face-Off, Charlie McAvoy reflected on the toll over the last two months.