The Boston Bruins overcame the loss of defenseman Charlie McAvoy to a mouth injury to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in a heated game.

The 27-year-old dropped to the ice clutching his face and bleeding as medical staff rushed to his aid before helping him off the ice and down the tunnel. Fans spotted Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov trying to recover McAvoy’s teeth after he left the ice.

Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman loves playing the Canadiens. He's made no secret about that, in case nine wins in 11 starts entering Saturday's head-to-head didn't confirm it for you. But on Saturday, Swayman had to be (and was) Boston's best player on the way to career win No. 10 vs. Montreal.

A puck to the face knocked Charlie McAvoy out of the Bruins’ game against the Canadiens, leaving Boston to adjust midgame.

The Boston Bruins could get some terrible injury news regarding their top defenseman after a gruesome incident on Saturday night.

The Boston Bruins scored a big road win over the rival Canadiens, taking control of the Atlantic Division with the win.

Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy was hit in the mouth by a slap shot and left the Bruins’ game against the Montreal Canadiens midway through the second period Saturday night and didn’t return to the game.

Boston Bruins star defenseman Charlie McAvoy suffered a facial injury after a slapshot during Saturday's game. He was seen being helped off the ice and is currently undergoing tests. His return for upcoming games remains uncertain,

The Montreal Canadiens dropped a feisty Original Six matchup against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night at the Bell Centre.

Jeremy Swayman will be back in net for the Bruins while the only change among the skaters will be Jonathan Aspirot going in for Henri Jokiharju. A left shot, he’ll play on the right side on the third pairing with Mason Lohrei. It will be Jokiharju’s first healthy scratch of the season.