McAvoy Destroys Tkachuk With Bone Crushing Hit

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Wade Messier
April 23, 2023 (5:17 PM)

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Charlie McAvoy appears to be taking the Bruins' problem of Matthew Tkachuk into his own hands, as the young defenseman punished Tkachuk for his antics.

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How many times have we read stories about Matthew Tkachuk taking cheap shots at his opponents? He's been a thorn in the side of the Boston Bruins all throughout the quarterfinals, and Charlie McAvoy has found a solution to their problem.

McAvoy showed no mercy to the eldest Tkachuk brother, as he steam rolled through him in a show of force. The hit caused Tkachuk to lose his stick, and the gritty forward took his sweet time getting up after the play.

Another angle shows the hit from a more level view:

Most hockey fans are happy to see Tkachuk get what he deserves, and some non-Bruins fans may now be McAvoy fans.

As Seen on Bruins Insider - McAvoy Delivers Massive Hit on Tkachuk

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AVRIL 23 \| 119 ANSWERS McAvoy Destroys Tkachuk With Bone Crushing Hit Are you happy to see Tkachuk get a taste of his own medicine?
Yes	107	89.9 %
No	12	10.1 %
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