Bruins D Charlie McAvoy appealing 4-game suspension

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Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who was suspended for four games for an illegal check to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson earlier this week, is appealing the suspension.

McAvoy was allowed to appeal because the suspension is fewer than six games and didn't involve an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety.

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