McAvoy is married to Sullivan’s daughter Kiley, who recently gave birth to the couple’s first child. McAvoy plays defense for the Boston Bruins, Sullivan coaches the Pittsburgh Penguins and their careers had not overlapped until now, when they’re on the same team with the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

These fall into the category of friendly fire delivered in the friendly confines of the locker room.

Head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters that everyone is available for the 4 Nations Face-Off final, except for defenceman Charlie McAvoy.

Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan has high praise for Jaccob Slavin after an epic performance in the 4 Nations final against Team Canada.

Boston Bruins and Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy remains hospitalized after he suffered a shoulder injury and an infection.

While Mike Sullivan discussed the loss of Charlie McAvoy, his alternate captain, son-in-law and impact defenseman, the coach of the United States was asked whether an extra defenseman might be on his way to Boston ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship against Canada (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, SN, TVAS) on Thursday.

With defenseman Charlie McAvoy out for the 4 Nations Face-off final against Canada on Thursday, head coach Mike Sullivan reassured everyone that a strong player was waiting in the wings and on the

MONTREAL — Charlie McAvoy and Mike Sullivan have a strong connection off the ice that goes way beyond hockey. McAvoy is married to Sullivan’s daughter Kiley, who recently gave birth to the ...

LITTLE GUYS HOPING TO PUT SOME LIFE INTO PERSPECTIVE FOR THE BIGGER PENGUINS WHILE GIVING THEM A BOO Charlie McAvoy and Mike Sullivan have a strong connection off the ice that goes way beyond ...

MONTREAL — Charlie McAvoy and Mike Sullivan have a strong connection off the ice that goes way beyond hockey. McAvoy is married to Sullivan’s daughter, Kiley, who recently gave birth to the ...