Matthew Poitras C BOS Tue 1/21/25 1:15 PM
Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Poitras logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-3 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Poitras has three helpers over three games since he returned to the NHL roster following a two-month stint in the AHL. The 20-year-old center has filled a middle-six role lately. He's produced seven points, 14 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 17 outings at the NHL level this season.
Matthew Poitras C BOS Wed 1/15/25 2:55 AM
Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Poitras notched an assist in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Lightning.
EDGE Analysis
Poitras was able to get on the scoresheet in his first NHL contest since Nov. 9. The Bruins' offense has sputtered for much of the season, so the 20-year-old might be able to provide a bit more than other players have in a bottom-six role. He has five points, 11 shots on net and a minus-3 rating over 15 appearances and is likely to stay in a third-line role for the time being.
Matthew Poitras C BOS Tue 1/14/25 12:40 PM
Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Poitras was recalled from AHL Providence on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Poitras' promotion could be a longer-term stint in the NHL after the Bruins placed Mark Kastelic (upper body) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. In his previous 14 NHL appearances, the 20-year-old Poitras has managed just one goal, three assists and 10 shots while averaging 12:44 of ice time. Whether Poitras suits up versus the Lightning on Tuesday will depend on the health of Charlie Coyle (illness), who is a game-time decision.
Matthew Poitras C BOS Mon 11/11/24 2:28 PM
Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Poitras was assigned to AHL Providence on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Matthew Poitras C BOS Sun 11/3/24 7:40 AM
Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Poitras scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Matthew Poitras C BOS Fri 10/25/24 1:47 PM
Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Poitras recorded an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Matthew Poitras C BOS Sun 10/13/24 4:10 AM
Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Poitras logged an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Poitras made his season debut Saturday after missing the first two games with an undisclosed injury sustained during training camp. The 20-year-old centered the third line and saw 16:05 of ice time. He's looking to build off a 15-point effort as a rookie, which he accumulated over 33 regular-season games before a shoulder injury ended his campaign.
Matthew Poitras C BOS Sat 10/12/24 12:10 PM
Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Poitras (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Saturday against the Kings following his activation from the injured non-roster list.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Matthew Poitras C BOS Fri 10/11/24 12:30 PM
Matthew Poitras
C BOS
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Matthew Poitras C BOS Thu 10/10/24 11:58 AM
Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Poitras (undisclosed) practiced in a regular jersey Thursday and is getting close to returning to the lineup, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.