Charlie McAvoy records four assists in Bruins shutout win over Nashville

McAvoy's four-assist night was a standout performance, but his underlying play grades suggest he remains a solid fantasy hold at his usual level.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 23, 2026

Charlie McAvoy recorded four assists in Boston's 6-0 win over Nashville on Thursday, October 22. The defenseman finished with four points, one shot, one hit and a plus-3 rating in 19:01 of ice time.

The four-assist performance stands well above his recent averages of 0.58 assists and 0.74 points per game, though it came without extra ice time or shot volume. His underlying play grades 75 out of 100 among defensemen for shots, scoring chances and ice time, a measure of how sustainable his production is.

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Charlie McAvoy

McAvoy's four helpers lifted his line without the usual indicators of increased opportunity. His 19:01 on the ice was well below his 24:16 per game average, and his single shot came nowhere near his 1.6 per game mark. The outburst speaks to a fortunate night rather than an expansion of his role, and his power-play time remains steady at 3:00 per game on the first unit, ranked second among all Bruins skaters.

His recent sample shows 0.16 goals, 0.58 assists and 0.26 power-play points per game over 183 games, alongside 1.4 hits and 1.8 blocks. The Bruins have three games remaining this week (Thursday, Saturday, Tuesday), giving McAvoy chances to produce at his usual rate. His process grade of 75 suggests the scoring will fluctuate around those averages rather than spike consistently higher.

What to do

• Keep McAvoy rostered and in lineups as a defenseman who contributes across categories with first-unit power-play time.

• Do not overreact to the four-assist night by expecting that output to repeat without a corresponding rise in ice time or shot volume.

• Stream a Bruins forward for Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday if you need help this week.

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