Poitras was assigned to AHL Providence on Monday.
Poitras appeared in the Bruins' last 14 games but didn't make a significant impact for the NHL club early in the year, logging a goal, four points, six hits and four blocked shots while averaging 12:44 of ice time. He should have more consistent opportunities to contribute in the minors but could rejoin Boston at some point.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: First goal a game-winner
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Poitras scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Flyers.
The 20-year-old center potted his first goal of the season midway through the first period, banging a loose puck past Aleksei Kolosov, and it was all the support Joonas Korpisalo needed in the Boston net. Poitras has four points in his first 10 games this season, and he's unlikely to be a consistent contributor without regular power-play time or a spot in the Bruins' top six.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Hands out assist
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Poitras recorded an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.
Poitras snapped a four-game slump when he set up a David Pastrnak tally in the first period. The Bruins have gotten next to nothing out of their middle six so far, and Poitras moved from third-line center to second-line right wing while also losing his power-play spot Thursday. He has two assists, three shots on goal, four hits and a minus-1 rating through six appearances, so he doesn't need to be rostered in redraft formats at this time.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Good to go
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Poitras (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Saturday against the Kings following his activation from the injured non-roster list.
Poitras sat out the first two games of the 2024-25 campaign after being injured during training camp. He notched five goals and 15 points across 33 games in the 2023-24 regular season. Poitras will replace Riley Tufte in Saturday's lineup.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Could play Saturday
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Per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe, head coach Jim Montgomery said Friday that Poitras (undisclosed) is "very close" and could play Saturday at home versus LA.
Poitras led the Bruins in stretching before Friday's practice after skating Thursday in a regular jersey during practice. Poitras has missed the first two games of the season with his injury. Should he return against the Kings, look for the 20-year-old to center the third line, alongside Justin Brazeau and Trent Frederic.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Getting close to return
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Poitras (undisclosed) practiced in a regular jersey Thursday and is getting close to returning to the lineup, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
Poitras will not play Thursday versus Montreal as he sits out his second straight game. The 20-year-old sophomore had five goals and 10 assists in 33 regular-season appearances with the Bruins last season. Look for Poitras to grab a bottom-six role upon his return, which could come as early as Saturday against the Kings.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Won't play Tuesday
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Poitras (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday on Opening Night versus Florida.
Poitras registered five goals and 15 points in 33 regular-season games with Boston in 2023-24. He is considered day-to-day and will begin the 2024-25 campaign on the injured non-roster list. When he returns, Poitras could replace Cole Koepke in the lineup.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Could miss start of season
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Poitras (undisclosed) may not be ready for the start of the season, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports Friday.
Poitras has played in three of Boston's six preseason games, scoring once. He missed the end of the 2023-24 campaign with a shoulder injury, but there is no word as to whether or not it is the same injury. Poitras made his NHL debut as a 19-year-old last season, registering five goals and 10 assists in 33 regular-season appearances. He is slated to center the third line once he is healthy.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Suiting up for development camp
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Poitras (shoulder) took the ice in a regular sweater for the start of the Bruins' development camp Monday, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.
Poitras was limited to just 33 regular-season games for Boston this past season due to injury but looks ready to go ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. In those limited appearances, the 20-year-old center notched five goals on 40 shots to go with 10 helpers. Barring any injury setbacks, Poitras should be a near-lock to make the Opening Night roster in October.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Shifts to LTIR
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Poitras (shoulder) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
Poitras underwent shoulder surgery Feb. 7 and is done for the year, so this move shouldn't come as a surprise. Poitras, who should be a regular in the Bruins' lineup in 2024-25, finished the 2023-24 campaign with five goals and 15 points through 33 games as a rookie.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Moved to IR
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Poitras (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.
This is simply a procedural move as it was already announced that Poitras would miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season. He wrapped up his rookie campaign with 15 points in 33 contests.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Done for season
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Poitras underwent surgery on his right shoulder Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the season.
Poitras' expected recovery timeline is five months, so he should be able to participate in a fairly regular offseason training regimen. The 19-year-old will end his rookie season with 15 points, 40 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 33 appearances. Poitras should be ready for 2024-25 if he avoids setbacks in his recovery, though it's possible he could proceed slowly during training camp. He could be placed on injured reserve in the coming days to free up a roster spot.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Unavailable Saturday
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Poitras (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Saturday against Philadelphia.
Poitras has accounted for five goals, 15 points and 40 shots on net through 33 games this season. With Jake DeBrusk (undisclosed) unavailable as well, Patrick Brown and Jakub Lauko will suit up versus the Flyers.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Returning Saturday
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Poitras (shoulder) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against Montreal, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.
Poitras was originally labeled doubtful for the contest, though it appears he'll suit up after missing Boston's last four games. The 19-year-old rookie has five goals and 15 points in 30 games this season.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Game-time call Thursday
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Poitras (shoulder) will be reevaluated ahead of Thursday's clash with Colorado.
Poitras looks poised to return from a three-game absence due to his shoulder injury, though he hasn't been officially cleared to play. The Ontario native remains mired in a nine-game goal drought during which he's recorded a mere six shots. The 19-year-old center did chip in five helpers over that stretch, continuing to produce even when the goals aren't coming. If Poitras plays against the Avs, it would likely mean a return to the press box for Oskar Steen.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Won't play Monday
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Poitras (shoulder) won't suit up in Monday's contest versus the Devils.
Poitra will miss his third straight contest, but he is trending in the right direction after skating Monday morning. The 19-year-old rookie has five goals, 15 points and 38 shots on net in 30 games this season.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Ruled out Thursday
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Poitras (shoulder) won't play against Vegas on Thursday but remains day-to-day and is still traveling with the team, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Poitras has recorded two assists in three games since returning from the World Junior Championship but has yet to put a shot on net. In fact, the youngster hasn't scored a goal since Nov. 27 against Columbus. Without Poitras unavailable, Pavel Zacha and Charlie Coyle will feature as the first and second-line centers, respectively.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Can't finish contest
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Poitras suffered an apparent shoulder injury in Tuesday's game versus the Coyotes, Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe reports.
Poitras delivered a check in the third period but came out of the situation worse for wear. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game in Vegas. If Poitras has to miss time, Jakub Lauko or Oskar Steen could get into the lineup.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Loaned to Canada for WJC
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Poitras was assigned to Team Canada for the 2024 World Junior Championship on Monday.
Poitras has produced five goals, 13 points, 38 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 10 hits over 27 NHL games during his rookie 2023-24 campaign. He is expected to return to the Bruins once the tournament is over, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic. Poitras will likely have a big role for Canada at the World Juniors.
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Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Scores fifth goal of season
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Poitras scored a goal in Monday's 5-2 road loss against the Blue Jackets.
Poitras ended up with a plus-1 rating while scoring on his only shot, and he won six of his 11 faceoff opportunities in 16:22 of ice time across 21 shifts. The 19-year-old pivot snapped a nine-game goal drought that dated back to a two-point performance Nov. 4 in Detroit. He'll look to carry the momentum into Thursday's home game against San Jose.
