Key Highlights
- He spelled out the damage on Friday, saying he had a linear fracture in his jaw, some displacement and lost "a lot of teeth" on the bottom. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe said the toughest part after surgery is being unable to eat solid food and he lost close to 20 pounds in the first week and a half, which has affected his energy during practice.
- He's wearing a full shield and a no-contact jersey. McAvoy said he tried throwing chicken and vegetables in a blender to eat that way but quickly balked."It's terrible, so soups have really been my go-to and smoothies to try and get some protein," he said, adding that also has eaten ice cream and milkshakes. McAvoy had no timeline for his return, though he said he'd be able to eat solid food again about six weeks after the surgery.
- Then it's a question of putting on weight, regaining energy and passing certain check marks from doctors. Oct.
- 11: Los Angeles Kings left wing Jeff Malott (39) and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Luke Schenn (5) fight during the first period at Canada Life Centre. Oct.
- 9: Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) checks San Jose Sharks center Philipp Kurashev (96) at center ice during the third period at SAP Center. Oct.
