India, Nov. 16 -- Fans of Boston Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy were alarmed after he suffered a frightening injury during Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens.

With less than nine minutes remaining in the second period, the 27-year-old was hit in the face by a slapshot from Canadiens blueliner Noah Dobson.

McAvoy immediately fell to the ice and was assisted off by the team's training staff. According to The Canadian Press, teammate Nikita Zadorov attempted to retrieve lost teeth following the incident.

McAvoy was ruled out with an upper-body injury before the start of the third period. The team confirmed on X: "Charlie McAvoy (upper-body) will not return to tonight's game."

Video of the scary moment quickly went viral on ...