NHLReportedOlder story · reported Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM

Bruins' McAvoy handed 6-game ban for slashing Sabres' Benson

Development in NHL involving Charlie McAvoy and Zach Benson (BOS).

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Bruins' McAvoy handed 6-game ban for slashing Sabres' Benson
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Bruins' McAvoy handed 6-game ban for slashing Sabres' Benson

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Bruins' McAvoy handed 6-game ban for slashing Sabres' Benson

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  1. ReportedTue, May 12, 10:28 PM · 173d ago

    Bruins' McAvoy handed 6-game ban for slashing Sabres' Benson

    ESPN · view original report ↗