Bruins' Charlie McAvoy swings stick at Sabres' Zach Benson in violent outburst during playoff elimination
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was involved in a violent incident during Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres, which the Bruins lost 4-1, leading to their elimination. After being slew-footed by Sabres' rookie Zach Benson, McAvoy swung his stick in retaliation while both players battled along the boards. The incident occurred late in the third period and drew widespread criticism for its severity.
- ▪Charlie McAvoy swung his stick at Zach Benson after being tripped into the boards late in Game 6.
- ▪The Boston Bruins were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
- ▪The incident took place during the final minutes of the third period as tensions flared in the series finale.
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OutKick Bruins' Charlie McAvoy swings stick at Sabres' Zach Benson in violent outburst during playoff elimination The Bruins faced elimination in a 4-1 loss to the Sabres in Game 6 By Austin Perry OutKick Published May 2, 2026 9:46am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 1 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are one of the most unique events in all of sports in that these teams can compete against each other and leave their literal blood, sweat, puke and tears on the ice for seven games, and, when it's all said and done, will meet at center ice to shake hands and congratulate one another on a hard-fought series.
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