Poitras was reassigned to the minors Friday for AHL eligibility, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Poitras is mired in a 23-game goal drought in addition to a nine-game pointless streak, so an extended stay in the minors could be good for his long-term development. Still, the Bruins will need bodies to fill out the lineup the rest of the way and will want to get a look at several young prospects, including the 20-year-old Poitras.

Poitras (lower body) will play against Pittsburgh on Saturday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Poitras won't miss any additional action after being limited to 7:08 of ice time in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Islanders. He has one goal and 10 assists in 29 NHL appearances this season.

Interim head coach Joe Sacco said Friday that Poitras (lower body) made it through practice well and could be an option for Saturday's game in Pittsburgh, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Poitras sustained a lower-body injury during Thursday's game against the Islanders, but it doesn't appear as though he's dealing with a significant ailment. The Bruins will likely wait to see how he fares during Saturday's morning skate before determining his status, but he seems to be trending in the right direction.

Poitras (lower body) is unlikely to return to Thursday's game versus the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Poitras was injured in the second period, and while he wasn't fully ruled out, the Bruins' update doesn't bode well for him getting back on the ice Thursday. The 20-year-old should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Penguins, which is the first half of a back-to-back set.

Poitras was recalled from AHL Providence on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Poitras was sent to the minors prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. The right-shot center has chipped in one goal and 10 assists through 26 games with the Bruins this season.

Poitras was reassigned to AHL Providence on Saturday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Poitras will get to keep playing with the minor-league team while the Bruins' season is on pause during the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 20-year-old is likely to be called back up prior to the Bruins' Feb.22 game against the Ducks.

Poitras notched two assists in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

The 20-year-old center has a hand in second-period tallies by Charlie McAvoy and Trent Frederic, giving Jeremy Swayman all the support he would need on the night. Poitras hasn't scored a goal in 10 games since returning to the Bruins' lineup in mid-January, but he's been productive with seven assists, and he's been seeing shifts on Boston's second power-play unit.

Poitras was recalled from AHL Providence on Monday, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Following a paper move to the minors, Poitras was on the ice for Monday's practice. He has one goal, eight assists and 20 shots on net through 23 NHL outings this season. Poitras will probably be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Minnesota.

Poitras was sent to AHL Providence on Sunday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Bruins also demoted Vinni Lettieri to Providence on Sunday, so the club currently has 11 forwards on its roster. That would imply that these transactions are a cap-saving measure. Furthermore, Providence's next game isn't until Friday, so Poitras could be back with the big club in short order. The 20-year-old has contributed a goal and eight helpers through 23 appearances with Boston this season.

Poitras recorded two assists in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The 20-year-old center had a hand in two of David Pastrnak's three goals on the afternoon. Poitras snapped a brief five-game point drought with the performance, and if he continues to see even-strength shifts with Pastrnak, Poitras could work his way onto the fantasy radar. He'll need to prove himself before being worth a roster spot in most formats, however -- since returning to the Bruins from AHL Providence in mid-January, Poitras has five assists in nine appearances.