McAvoy's NCAA highlight-reel shows he was a star in the making

Charlie McAvoy has turned into one the NHL's elite defensemen.

Ever since he was selected by the Bruins with the 14th overall pick of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, the blueliner has done nothing but improve.

McAvoy is having a career year this season, with eight goals and 42 helpers in 67 games. But before he ever threw on a Bruins jersey, McAvoy was wearing Boston University's white and red colors.

With the NCAA national championship final to be played in Boston's TD Garden tomorrow, we felt the timing was right to have a look at some of McAvoy's highlights from his college days.

Here are his top plays from his rookie season with the Terriers:

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