Matt Poitras was a healthy scratch for the Boston Bruins’ 5-4 shootout win over the New York Islanders on Friday. It was the second time in the last four games the rookie was out of the lineup.
The Bruins are pacing the 19-year-old through his first pro season. They are emphasizing recovery for the teenager so he can play at his best. Trent Frederic, usually a right wing, moved to center the No. 3 line between James van Riemsdyk and Jesper Boqvist. The latter, a healthy scratch against the New Jersey Devils, took Poitras’ spot. Boqvist played a game-low 4:47 after being benched in the second period.
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