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What Role Will Poitras Have for the Bruins Upon His Return from the World Juniors?

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

Coming into the 2023-24 season, Matt Poitras was not a player expected to make the NHL roster. But after having a very impressive training camp and preseason while leading the team in points, he earned a roster spot with the Boston Bruins. 

The 19-year-old also got off to a strong regular season start, … Keep Reading

No More Krejci and Bergeron is Slowly Starting to Show for the Bruins

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

Through 32 games in their Centennial season, the Boston Bruins are 19-7-6 and first in the Atlantic Division with 44 points. Although they have again been one of the top teams in the league this year, they have struggled as of late. They have lost four straight games and six of their … Keep Reading

Matt Poitras Buries Empty Net Goal in Canada’s 5-2 Win over Finland

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

Team Canada took on Finland this morning in the second game of the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship. The score just recently went final as the Canadians prevailed 5-2, with the empty net goal coming off the stick of Bruins rookie Matt Poitras.

Poitras’ first point of the tournament came … Keep Reading

Breaking Down the Bruins’ New Line Combinations

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

In a lot of ways, I envy Jim Montgomery, but when it comes to putting together a lineup every night for the 2023-34 iteration of the Bruins, I don’t envy him. Boston’s head coach has spent most of the first part of the regular season mixing and matching his lines, trying everything he can … Keep Reading

Bruins Matt Poitras Assigned to Team Canada for 2024 World Juniors

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

Matt Poitras led the post-practice stretch at Warrior Ice Arena following Monday’s Boston Bruins morning skate. Usually, the player at the center of the spoked-B leading the stretch after practice is returning from injury or coming off a big game. That’s not the case for Poitras. The Bruins announced Poitras … Keep Reading

Bruins vs Rangers: Game Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins lost 2-1 in overtime to the New York Rangers Saturday night at TD Garden. It was a battle between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference standings. It was also the third straight overtime game for Boston.

Both teams were playing in the second half of a back-to-back as the … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Devils: Game Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins were defeated 2-1 in overtime by the New Jersey Devils Wednesday night. It was the Bruins’ first game in four days and the first without Pavel Zacha and Charlie McAvoy, who are both day-to-day.

Boston played a solid defensive game supported by Jeremy Swayman, but they just couldn’t bury their offensive … Keep Reading

Facing Adversity is a Good Thing For the Bruins

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins started their centennial season white hot. But, recently, the team has slowed down a bit and dealt with some injuries in the process. The injury bug has affected the team all season but was not as impactful as now.  

Last year’s team had as close to a perfect campaign … Keep Reading

Bruins Matt Poitras Benched in Third Period Following Healthy Scratch

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

It all happened so fast for Matt Poitras. In the span of five months, the 19-year-old OHL standout landed a roster spot with the Boston Bruins and has yet to look back. The 2022 second-round pick got a hot start in Boston, showcasing his raw offensive talent while posting 11 points in … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Blue Jackets: Game Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins lost their third straight game to the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 Monday night. It was arguably the worst performance of the season in a complete disaster of a game.

There was too much standing around and a lack of intensity all night. They completely lacked structure, which has been a … Keep Reading

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