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Matthew Poitras
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Poitras (lower-body) will make his season debut vs. Ottawa on Monday.

Poitras missed the final portion of training camp and preseason games due to a lower-body injury, but he will return to the lineup to make his season debut on Monday against the Ottawa Senators. After taking encouraging steps by playing 33 games in both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons in Boston, Poitras was limited to just three NHL games in 2025-26, spending most of the season with Providence (AHL), where he scored 44 points (13G / 31A) in 69 games.

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The Bruins placed Matthew Poitras (lower-body) on IR.

Poitras suffered a lower-body injury in practice and missed the Bruins' preseason finale on Friday. Poitras appeared in only three NHL games last season and was likely headed for waivers if he didn't land on IR to start the season. The Bruins will have a decision to make about the 2022 2nd-round pick when he's healthy.

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Poitras (undisclosed) is expected to play on Saturday in Pittsburgh after leaving yesterday's game due to injury.

Poitras was limited to only 7:08 time-on-ice in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders, exiting the contest with an undisclosed injury. The 20-year-old Poitras is averaging 12:59 time-on-ice and has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 29 games with Boston this season.

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Poitras (undisclosed) left Thursday's game vs. New York and did not return.

Poitras was limited to only 7:08 time-on-ice in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders, exiting the contest with an undisclosed injury. The 20-year-old Poitras is averaging 12:59 time-on-ice and has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 29 games with Boston this season.

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Poitras has been recalled from Providence (AHL).

With Mark Kastelic (upper body) sidelined, Boston has recalled Poitras from the Providence Bruins (AHL). The 20-year-old Poitras began the season in Boston but has spent the latter half in the AHL, tallying 20 points (8G / 12A) in 23 games with Providence.

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Poitras (undisclosed) could be an option to return to Boston's lineup on Saturday vs. Los Angeles

Poitras was battling an injury towards the end of training camp and missed the first two games of the season. The 20-year-old Poitras was having a strong rookie campaign last season before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in February. He had 15 points (5G / 10A0 in 33 games. He skated in full on Friday and has a strong possibility to make his debut vs. Los Angeles.

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Poitras (shoulder) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday but is still expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Poitras missed the Bruins' previous game before the All-Star break due to the injury and did practice in full on Sunday, but the team and Poitras have opted for surgery to repair his injured shoulder, bringing a premature end to his rookie season. The 19-year-old rookie left the Bruins briefly in December to attend this year's World Jr Tournament and has made a solid impact in his rookie season with five goals and 15 points in 33 games played.

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Poitras underwent shoulder surgery and will be sidelined for five months.

Poitras missed the Bruins' previous game before the All-Star break due to the injury and did practice in full on Sunday, but the team and Poitras have opted for surgery to repair his injured shoulder, bringing a premature end to his rookie season. The 19-year-old rookie left the Bruins briefly in December to attend this year's World Jr Tournament and has made a solid impact in his rookie season with five goals and 15 points in 33 games played.

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Poitras (undisclosed) will not return to the Bruins' lineup Tuesday despite practicing in full.

Poitras missed the Bruins' previous game before the All-Star break due to an undisclosed injury but, despite being a full participant in practice Sunday, will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 19-year-old rookie left the Bruins briefly in December to attend this year's World Jr Tournament and has made a solid impact in his rookie season with five goals and 15 points in 33 games played.

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Poitras (undisclosed) was a full participant in Sunday's practice.

Poitras missed the Bruins' previous game before the All-Star break due to an undisclosed injury but was a full participant in practice Sunday and is expected to be ready to suit up when Boston takes on Calgary on Tuesday. The 19-year-old rookie left the Bruins briefly in December to attend this year's World Jr Tournament and has made a solid impact in his rookie season with five goals and 15 points in 33 games played.

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Poitras will be a healthy scratch Wednesday vs. Carolina.

Poitras has zero points and only one shot on goal in his last four games, including being the only Bruins forward without a point in a 9-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Oskar Steen will draw into the lineup in favour of Poitras.

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