Bruins Rookie Charlie McAvoy Demolishes Viktor Stalberg With Huge Hit

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy isn’t afraid to punish his opponents, and he proved that in the second period of Game 5 of his team’s first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Ottawa Senators.

The rookie blueliner drilled Senators forward Viktor Stalberg with a massive hit along the boards.

It was part of a very entertaining period, highlighted by the Bruins scoring two goals to go into the third period tied 2-2. Boston went on to win 3-2 in double overtime.

Check out McAvoy’s hit from Friday night in the video above.

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