For Charlie McAvoy, the timing of his injury had to be devastating. The Bruins defenseman was playing the best hockey of his season and was a key part of Team USA, which is about to play for the championship of the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off.

The Bruins released an update on Charlie McAvoy Wednesday, noting that the defenseman remains hospitalized due to several injuries.

Bruins coach Joe Sacco said he "wouldn’t expect (McAvoy) in the short-term" as the franchise defenseman remains hospitalized.

Per Elliotte Friedman, the Bruins are not happy with Team USA's handling of Charlie McAvoy's injuries, which now have him hospitalized.

As well as an infection, Bruins say Charlie McAvoy suffered a “significant injury” to the AC joint in his right shoulder.

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy shared his first public comments following his injury with Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off, posting on Instagram about the experience and his subsequent hospitalization. McAvoy called playing for the USA “an incredible honor” and said he cherished every moment of the tournament.

The Boston Bruins provided an update Wednesday morning on the star defenseman, who got hurt during the Americans’ 4 Nations Face-Off opener.

Team USA has already ruled out star defenseman Charlie McAvoy for the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game, but the Boston Bruins have added some detail to the

The Boston Bruins announced Wednesday that Charlie McAvoy underwent a procedure to deal with a shoulder injury.

Charlie McAvoy is in the hospital and will not play for Team USA against Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, the Boston Bruins said Tuesday.

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is in a Boston hospital after sustaining an upper-body injury during a recent 4 Nations game, the team said Tuesday.

Boston Bruins and Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy remains hospitalized after he suffered a shoulder injury and an infection.