The Boston Bruins made a surprising roster move on Monday, assigning forward Matt Poitras to their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins.
BOSTON — In overtime, at the end of his shift, Matt Poitras gave the puck to David Pastrnak. That is usually a good decision. Moments later, after playing give-and-go with Mason Lohrei ...
Poitras sustained a shoulder injury after playing 33 games last season, and missed the first two games this season.
Poitras is shooting to be the third winger to skate on the Bruins checking line in as many games. He is the latest in a big group that includes 6-foot-3, 222-pound left winger Max Jones and 6-foot ...