Charlie McAvoy will have an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on May 11. The Boston Bruins defenseman is facing discipline for slashing Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson on Friday. The incident occurred at 18:29 of the third period of the Bruins' 4-1 loss in Game 6

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