The Bruins are still awaiting word on defenseman Charlie McAvoy’s status after he took a slap shot to the mouth on Saturday night.

Speaking after Monday’s morning skate, Bruins head coach Marco Sturm confirmed that McAvoy won’t play that night against the Hurricanes at TD Garden — with the skilled D-man still meeting with doctors to determine the next course of action in his recovery.

“He’s with the doctors right now, so there’s no timeline,” Sturm said of McAvoy. “Obviously, he’s going to be out tonight, and we’ll see how he [does] today with all his appointments.”

Sturm added that he’s not sure yet if McAvoy will require surgery to repair any damage doled out on Saturday night.

The 27-year-old defenseman suffered the injury during the second period of Boston’s 3-2 win over the Canadi

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