McAvoy scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Panthers.

He banged a rebound past Sergei Bobrovsky midway through the second period, but the Bruins were already in a 5-1 hole at that point. McAvoy added three hits, two shots on goal, one blocked shot and a plus-1 rating to his ledger. The 26-year-old blueliner has averaged about 10 goals, 42 assists and a plus-21 rating over the last three seasons, numbers that should be repeatable in 2024-25 given his secure spot on Boston's top power-play unit.