Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Mon 10/7/24 4:13 PM

Poitras (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday on Opening Night versus Florida.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Fri 10/4/24 1:30 PM

Poitras (undisclosed) may not be ready for the start of the season, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports Friday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Thu 10/3/24 11:40 AM

Poitras won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings due to an undisclosed injury, and he's considered day-to-day, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Poitras missed the end of the 2023-24 season due to a shoulder injury, but he returned to action for the start of the Bruins' development camp at the beginning of July. It's unclear what injury he's dealing with in the closing days of the preseason. His final chance to suit up before the start of the regular season will be in Saturday's exhibition game against the Capitals.

Matthew Poitras
C BOS
Mon 7/1/24 10:19 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Matthew 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.

Matthew 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.

Matthew 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.

Matthew 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.

Matthew 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.

Matthew 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.