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Bruins Place Matthew Poitras On Injured Reserve

The Bruins announced today, along with their final round of roster cuts, that center Matthew Poitras will start the season on injured reserve, retroactive to Sep.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 12:28 AM
Bruins Place Matthew Poitras On Injured Reserve
Key Things to Know
  • The Bruins placed Matthew Poitras on injured reserve retroactive to September 22 with a lower-body injury.
  • Poitras carries a minimal prorated cap hit of $30,990 under his two-way contract.
  • The move coincided with final roster cuts to reach the 23-player cap.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Boston Bruins have placed center Matthew Poitras on injured reserve retroactive to September 22 due to a lower-body injury. The announcement came alongside the team's final roster cuts, trimming their roster to the 23-player maximum. Because he is on a two-way deal, Poitras will carry a prorated cap hit of $30,990 to begin the season.

Poitras, who signed a two-way contract at the start of training camp, loses his waiver-exempt status this season. Once activated from injured reserve, the Bruins will need to place the 22-year-old on waivers if they intend to assign him to the AHL's Providence Bruins.

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