Through the first half of his rookie season, Matthew Poitras encountered the usual ebbs and flows while getting his feet wet at the NHL level.
Yet, the 19-year-old centerman embarked on an unusual path over the past few weeks.
Poitras earned his stripes with the Bruins following a standout performance at training camp, earning a spot on the third line for Boston’s opening-night victory over the Blackhawks. He turned that into a productive nine-game stretch, tallying five points during October.
With a deadline to potentially return to juniors looming, the Bruins confirmed Poitras’ long-term status ahead of their Nov.