Even though the Boston Bruins' season has come to an end, Charlie McAvoy is getting a call from the NHL's Department of Player Safety.
The Department announced Saturday that McAvoy has been offered an in-person hearing for his slash on Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson in the dying moments of Friday's Game 6.
The date and time of the hearing are to be determined.
McAvoy issued the slash after a slew foot from Benson with 1:31 remaining in the game, which sent the Bruins defenceman sliding into the boards.
The American blue-liner then chased Benson down and swung his stick across the Sabre's chest. McAvoy was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct for the play.
Buffalo ultimately won 4-1, securing its first playoff series win since 2007.
Since the NHL offered McAvoy an in-person hearing, he could face a suspension of six or more games. He would begin serving that suspension at the start of the 2026-27 regular season.
In Boston's six-game series loss, McAvoy averaged 25:37 of ice time per contest while recording two assists and a minus-6 rating.
During the regular season, the 28-year-old had 11 goals and 61 points in 69 games.
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