All the latest on Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy including career stats, NHL honors, contract & career highs.
Charlie McAvoy is one of the top defenseman in the NHL, and has been playing for the Boston Bruins his entire career. Last season, even though he dealt with injuries and missed 13 games, McAvoy had career highs in both assists and points.
McAvoy also served as a vice captain on Team USA's gold medal winning Olympic hockey team in 2026. The Bruins defensive partner at the Olympics was Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski.
Name | Charles "Charlie" Patrick McAvoy Jr. |
Age | 28 |
Height | 6' 1" |
Weight | 215 lbs |
Birthday | December 21, 1997 |
Birthplace | Long Beach, New York |
Position | Defenseman |
Jersey Number | #73 |
College | Boston University |
Drafted | 2016: Round 1, Pick 14 (BOS) |
Pro Experience | 10th season |
Team(s) | Boston Bruins (2017-) |
Stats entering the 2026-27 NHL season.
Games | 573 |
Points | 361 |
Goals | 71 |
Assists | 290 |
Power Play Points | 99 |
Power Play Goals | 16 |
Stats entering the 2026-27 NHL season.
Points | 61 (2025-26) |
Goals | 12 (2023-24) |
Assists | 50 (2025-26) |
All-NHL Second Team (2022)
NHL All-Rookie Team (2018)
In 2021, Charlie McAvoy signed an 8-year, $76 million contract extension with the Boston Bruins. McAvoy's contract has an average annual cap hit of $9.5 million, and expires at the end of the 2029-30 season.
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