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.

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.

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.

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.

Poitras (shoulder) won't play Saturday versus the Blues, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Poitras will miss his second straight contest after being injured in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Arizona. He has produced five goals, 15 points and 38 shots on net across 30 outings this season.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Poitras suffered an apparent shoulder injury in Tuesday's game versus the Coyotes, Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Poitras returned to the Bruins on Thursday after playing for Team Canada at the 2024 World Junior Championship, Eric Russo of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Poitras had two goals and a pair of assists in five games as Canada was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Czechia 3-2. Poitras will sit out Thursday against Pittsburgh as he adjusts to the time change -- the tournament was held in Sweden. Poitras has played well for the Bruins this season, scoring five goals and adding eight assists in 27 games. The Bruins still have the option to return Poitras to OHL Guelph as he is still 19-years-old, but Poitras has played very well at the NHL level and it may be difficult to send him back to junior.

Poitras was assigned to Team Canada for the 2024 World Junior Championship on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Poitras scored a goal in Monday's 5-2 road loss against the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

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.