Bruins 19-year-old defenceman Charlie McAvoy makes NHL debut in playoffs
OTTAWA — Considering the circumstances, Charlie McAvoy was pretty impressive in his NHL debut.
The 19-year old Boston Bruins defenceman got his first taste of NHL life in Game 1 of the Atlantic Division semifinal on Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators.
It didn’t seem possible even a week ago. After finishing his college career at Boston University by signing an amateur tryout at the end of March, McAvoy then signed his NHL entry level contract on April 10.
“A second ago, I was at Boston University. Now I’ve already played a stint in Providence. Now I’m here in Ottawa for the playoffs. It’s crazy. It’s been a whirlwind,” said McAvoy before Boston’s 2-1 win on Wednesday.