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April 10, 2025 – Boston, MA
The Boston Bruins have announced that defenseman Charlie McAvoy and forward Mark Kastelic will not return for the remainder of the 2024–25 NHL season due to injuries. With the team already eliminated from playoff contention and only three regular-season games remaining, there is insufficient time for either player to be medically cleared. citeturn0news12
Charlie McAvoy
McAvoy, 27, has been sidelined since February 17 after sustaining a shoulder injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. He returned to practice on March 31 but has not played since the injury. In 50 games this season, McAvoy recorded a career-low 23 points, including seven goals and 16 assists.
Mark Kastelic
Kastelic, 26, has not played since March 20 due to an upper-body injury sustained in a loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. In his first season with the Bruins, he registered 14 points (five goals, nine assists) and accumulated 106 penalty minutes over 61 games.
Interim head coach Joe Sacco confirmed that both players have made progress in their recoveries but will not be cleared in time to return this season. The Bruins are set to face the Chicago Blackhawks tonight in their final home game of the season.
With McAvoy and Kastelic unavailable, the Bruins will rely on their remaining roster to finish the season. The team has already begun planning for the offseason, focusing on player development and evaluating potential roster changes for the 2025–26 season.
The Bruins’ management is expected to address the media following the conclusion of the regular season to discuss the team’s performance and future plans.
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