U.S. hockey player Charlie McAvoy shared a great post on social media Thursday after being released from the hospital.
McAvoy did not play in the United States’ 4 Nations Face-Off game against Sweden on Monday as he was hospitalized with an upper-body injury. We later learned that McAvoy is dealing with a shoulder sprain and infection in his shoulder. The issues ruled McAvoy out for the 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada on Thursday, and they have put McAvoy’s status with the Boston Bruins for the rest of the season in question.
But none of that has McAvoy bothered.
McAvoy shared a post on his Instagram Story Thursday that showed a photo of the dashboard of a car. The screen showed that Lynyrd Skynyrd song “Free Bird” was playing.
“Free as a bird,” McAvoy posted on the photo, along with images of the American flag, a salute and prayer hands.
For those who might have missed it, there is some special meaning to that song choice from McAvoy. That is the song the U.S. has been playing after scoring goals in the 4 Nations Face-Off event.
McAvoy got hurt in the U.S.’s win over Finland on Feb. 13, perhaps on this play.
The Bruins’ head team physician issued the following statement on Wednesday regarding McAvoy’s injury.
“Charlie McAvoy sustained an injury to his right shoulder acromioclavicular joint in Team USA’s 4 Nations Face-Off game against Finland on February 13. He underwent treatment, which was administered by Team USA’s medical staff. Upon returning to Boston, he developed increasing pain, for which he was evaluated by the Boston Bruins’ medical staff,” the statement said.
“After undergoing x-rays, MRIs, and bloodwork, he was diagnosed as having an infection in his right shoulder, as well as a significant injury to his AC joint. He underwent an irrigation and debridement procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital on February 18. He remains in the hospital, where he is being treated with IV antibiotics, and his condition is improving.”
McAvoy’s condition apparently improved enough for him to be released from the hospital. Now he will be able to cheer on his U.S. team in their big championship game against Canada.
