McAvoy played an integral shutdown role for Team USA during their Gold Medal performance at the Olympics, and will be ready to suit up when Boston returns to action on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old McAvoy is pacing for career-best offensive totals this season, scoring 39 points (4G / 35A) through 39 games. He had a career-high 56 points (10G / 46A) in 78 games in the 2021-22 season.


