Boston Bruins rookie center Matthew Poitras will miss the remainder of the season following a successful right shoulder open stabilization (Latarjet) procedure. The surgery, which has a projected recovery time of five months, was announced by the Bruins after Poitras was absent from the morning skate ahead of the game against the Calgary Flames. Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney stated that the decision for surgery was supported by all parties involved and emphasized that Poitras is just beginning his career with the Bruins and is considered a key part of their future. In other team news, DeBrusk and Forbort will play in tonight's game, with Swayman taking the position in net.
Bruins rookie Matt Poitras undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery https://t.co/Laxf27mvFY
#NHLBruins rookie center Matthew Poitras is essentially done for the season after a successful right shoulder open stabilization (Latarjet) procedure. More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/lcyd0BVa41
Matt Poitras underwent season-ending shoulder surgery, the B’s announced. Timetable for recovery is 5 months. Don Sweeney: “Everyone involved supported the decision as to do what was best for him at this time. Matt is just starting his Bruins career & is a key part of our future”
Update: Matty Poitras today 2/7 underwent surgery on RH shoulder. Projected recovery: 5 months.
#NHLBruins says Matthew Poitras had shoulder surgery and will miss 5 months. https://t.co/jB4AxsrTeZ
#NHLBruins rookie center Matthew Poitras is essentially done for the season, as the team just announced that he underwent a successful right shoulder open stabilization (Latarjet) procedure. He is out for approximately five months. @BOSHockeyNow https://t.co/QvxW061R3L
Tough news for Matthew Poitras, #NHLBruins - @wbz https://t.co/AEbxwHaDrz https://t.co/r50GmPkXfy
Bruins Medical Update on Matthew Poitras: https://t.co/1zC2EYDBd9
Bruins Notebook: As Bruins return to action, Matt Poitras is out for the game vs. Calgary https://t.co/flOiJTS1Mp
Jim Montgomery on tonight's #NHLBruins lineup: "Poitras had a follow up doctors appointment today...just part of his steps in his progression, he is not a option tonight...DeBrusk and Forbort are players tonight and Swayman is in net." https://t.co/f1QHIqJN9c
It doesn’t look like Matt Poitras is on the ice for B’s morning skate ahead of tonight’s game vs Calgary Flames. Jim Montgomery said yesterday he wasn’t sure if Poitras would be able to play. Monty also said Forbort injury is not an aggravation of his past lower body issue