IRMatthew Poitras
C BOS
Tue 2/20/24 10:49 AM

Poitras (shoulder) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

IRMatthew Poitras
C BOS
Mon 2/19/24 9:44 PM

Poitras (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
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.

IRMatthew Poitras
C BOS
Wed 2/7/24 7:35 PM

Poitras underwent surgery on his right shoulder Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the season.
EDGE Analysis
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.

IRMatthew Poitras
C BOS
Tue 2/6/24 12:33 PM

Poitras (undisclosed) will not be in action versus the Flames on Tuesday, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Poitras has struggled to stay healthy since returning from the World Junior Championship, playing in just six of the Bruins' last 12 contests. Even when healthy, the 19-year-old center has been struggling to produce, as he is mired in both a five-game pointless streak and a 12-game goal drought. As such, Poitras could find himself watching from the press box periodically once cleared in order to hopefully rediscover his offensive upside.

IRMatthew Poitras
C BOS
Sat 1/27/24 12:11 PM

Poitras (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Saturday against Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
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.

IRMatthew Poitras
C BOS
Sat 1/20/24 11:19 AM

Poitras (shoulder) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against Montreal, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

IRMatthew Poitras
C BOS
Fri 1/19/24 12:32 PM

Per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald, Poitras (shoulder) is unlikely to play Saturday versus Montreal, according to coach Jim Montgomery.
EDGE Analysis
Poitras has already missed four games and Montgomery said Friday that he has 'a couple of boxes to check' before returning to the lineup. Poitras has been practicing and it appears that he could return as early as Monday in Winnipeg. Poitras has seen lots of action on the top two lines, but he has settled into a bottom-six center of late.

IRMatthew Poitras
C BOS
Thu 1/18/24 7:00 PM

Poitras (shoulder) isn't available for Thursday's game against Colorado, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
It will be Boston's fourth straight contest without Poitras. He has five goals and 15 points in 30 appearances this season. When healthy, Poitras will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity.

IRMatthew Poitras
C BOS
Thu 1/18/24 12:38 PM

Poitras (shoulder) will be reevaluated ahead of Thursday's clash with Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
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.

IRMatthew Poitras
C BOS
Mon 1/15/24 12:20 PM

Poitras (shoulder) won't suit up in Monday's contest versus the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
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.