Charlie McAvoy undergoes another emergency procedure and remains in the hospital

The Boston Bruins had an additional update on their defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who unfortunately remains in hospital after undergoing “an irrigation and debridement procedure” stemming from an infection in his right shoulder.

McAvoy was ruled out of the 4 Nations Final for Team USA on Tuesday after it was confirmed that he had sustained an upper-body injury earlier in the tournament. He missed the team’s game against Sweden on Monday.

In a statement, Bruins head team physician Peter Asnis said McAvoy’s condition is improving.

“Charlie McAvoy sustained an injury to his right shoulder acromioclavicular joint in Team USA’s 4 Nations Face-Off game against Finland on February 13,” Asnis said. “He underwent treatment, which was administered by Team USA’s medical staff. Upon returning to Boston, he developed increasing pain, for which he was evaluated by the Boston Bruins medical staff. After undergoing x-rays, MRIs, and bloodwork, he was diagnosed as having an infection in his right shoulder, as well as a significant injury to his AC joint.

“He underwent an irrigation and debridement procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital on February 18. He remains in the hospital, where he is being treated with IV antibiotics, and his condition is improving.”

McAvoy went without a point in the 4 Nations Face-Off, but logged 19:45 of ice time in the American’s opening win over Finland and 19:27 of ice time in their win over Team Canada.

With McAvoy’s absence, Team USA put Quinn Hughes on standby Tuesday. However, he is not eligible to play unless there is an additional injury on defence. As of Tuesday night, it was unclear whether Hughes would even travel to Boston.