The recent call-up is trying to gain a foothold in the NHL after leading the AHL in scoring last year. But after a costly giveaway in the first period, he left with a lower-body injury in the first period of Boston’s Wednesday night game against the Islanders at UBS Arena in Uniondale, N.Y.

As for the Bruins, they’re winning games, but the underlying numbers suggest regression is imminent. They rank 27th in xGA, while ranking 28th and 26th in scoring chances allowed and high-danger chances given up, respectively.

Meanwhile, the Bruins have shown resilience, having won their previous two encounters against the Islanders earlier this season. The latest matchup was a thrilling shootout victory on Long Island, highlighting the competitive spirit between these teams.

The Islanders enter Wednesday’s game in third place in the Metropolitan Division with 28 points and two points ahead of the Bruins in the Eastern Conference race.

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The puck deflected off a teammate before catching McAvoy under the visor, leaving him bloodied and forcing him to exit the game immediately. Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov was spotted retrieving teeth from the ice following the incident.

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Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy was hit in the mouth by a slap shot and left the Bruins’ game against the Montreal Canadiens midway through the second period Saturday night and didn’t return to the game.

The Bruins grabbed a 2-1 overtime win over the Kings, on the strength of the red-hot Morgan Geekie and a strong night for Jeremy Swayman.