If not for the bubble, it would have been impossible to tell. From his play to his ice time to his role, Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy showed no signs of the jaw injury that sidelined him for almost a month.

It had been 26 days since a redirected shot against the Canadiens sent McAvoy to injured reserve, needing facial surgery.

But other than the full face mask to protect his still-healing face, he looked like Charlie McAvoy on the ice in the Bruins’ 6-3 win over the Jets in Winnipeg.

“It’s always tough to sit out, especially when guys are playing great hockey looking like they’re having a lot of fun out there,” McAvoy said. “It’s a joy to be back playing with this group. We had a great game tonight. That’s a big road win.”

“I was ramping up, getting excited, wanting to come ba

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