Charlie McAvoy ejected after baseball-swing slash at Zach Benson in Boston Bruins’ elimination loss to Buffalo Sabres
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Key Points:
- Buffalo Sabres eliminated the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a Game 6 victory, marking Buffalo's first advancement to the second round since 2007.
- In the final minutes of Game 6, Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was involved in a physical altercation after being tripped by Sabres' Zach Benson, leading to McAvoy slashing Benson and throwing a punch.
- McAvoy received a game misconduct and a five-minute major penalty for slashing, while Benson was given a two-minute minor for tripping; any further suspension for McAvoy will apply starting in the 2026-27 season.
- Zach Benson contributed significantly to the Sabres' win with a goal and an assist in Game 6.
- Buffalo will face the winner of the Montreal Canadiens–Tampa Bay Lightning series in the second round, with Game 7 scheduled for Sunday.
