Bruins' McAvoy barred 4 games for illegal head shot on Panthers' Ekman-Larsson
Boston Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended four games by the NHL for an illegal check to the head of Florida's Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
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![The Panthers' Oliver Ekman-Larsson absorbs a hit to the head from fellow defenceman Charlie McAvoy of the Burins in the third period of Monday night's game in Boston. McAvoy was subsequently suspended four games. Two men's athletes pictured seconds after one delivered an illegal check to the head of the other during an NHL game.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7014987.1698847958!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/mcavoy-charlie-231030-1180.jpg)
Boston Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended four games by the NHL for an illegal check to the head of Florida's Oliver Ekman-Larsson.