The Bruins’ Matt Poitras took a big hit against the Rangers. He responded in a big way.
The Bruins baby-faced forward was buried from behind into the boards by a cross-check to the lower back from Ryan Lindgren in the first period of Boston’s 6-3 win at TD Garden Saturday.
Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Back with big club
Poitras was recalled from AHL Providence on Monday, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic. 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.
Bruins’ Matt Poitras is fighting through punishment, punching back on scoresheet
David Pastrnak sees some similarities between himself and Matt Poitras. No, the Bruins’ 20-year-old center may not wield the same blistering one-timer that has allowed Pastrnak to pile up 18 hat ...
Bruins Center Matthew Poitras Should Stay in the Top Six for the Rest of the Season
The Boston Bruins find themselves holding the second Eastern Conference wild card spot. Given the narrow gap, the margin for error is slim and there is a good chance they miss the playoffs.
Bruins' Matthew Poitras: Two-point effort in win
Poitras recorded two assists in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
Bruins’ Matt Poitras is not ready for No. 2 center, and it’s not his fault
Poitras is learning the hard way that forechecking, D assignments, passing lanes and supporting his teammates are not easy to master.
Why Matt Poitras’ offensive development is a leading factor in the Bruins’ retool
In the third period, Pastrnak caused a Reilly Smith turnover inside the offensive blue line, allowing Poitras to settle the ...
Exciting Bruins Forward Hitting New Level
Overall, since being called back up to the NHL roster, Poitras has shown the Bruins that he belongs. In nine games with the ...
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Bruins giving Poitras another chance in NHL after strong AHL stint
Matt Poitras has re-joined the Bruins and will play Tuesday night when the Original Six club hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden. It will be his first NHL game since a Nov. 9 loss to the ...
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Bruins Grades: Pastrnak, Poitras, and the Power Play Create a Winning Forumla
David Pastrnak had three goals for the Boston Bruins on Saturday at TD Garden in a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers. While hat tricks aren’t exactly common place in the NHL, it wasn’t all too ...