Violent Slash Leads to Dismissal
Charlie McAvoy, defenseman for the Boston Bruins, was ejected late in their Game 6 elimination loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The incident, a "violent slash" on forward Zach Benson, occurred after Benson tripped McAvoy. McAvoy retaliated by delivering a two-handed slash across Benson's torso. The NHL may pursue supplemental discipline for the infraction.
Escalating On-Ice Tensions
The slash was not an isolated event for McAvoy in the series. Reports indicate he had been playing on the edge throughout their matchups with the Sabres. Previous incidents included a low hit on Beck Malenstyn in Game 2, which sparked a scrum, and a high hit on Josh Doan contributing to Buffalo's third goal in Game 6.
Game Outcome and Post-Game Remarks
The Bruins ultimately lost Game 6 to the Sabres, marking their elimination from the playoffs. Post-game, Sabres forward Alex Tuch and captain Rasmus Dahlin addressed the media following their 4-1 victory. While specific comments regarding the McAvoy incident are not detailed in the provided material, Ruff, identified as an opponent (likely of McAvoy's team), praised McAvoy as a player after the game.
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