Poitras was assigned to AHL Providence on Monday.

Poitras scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Flyers.

Poitras recorded an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

Poitras logged an assist in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Kings.

Poitras (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Saturday against the Kings following his activation from the injured non-roster list.

Per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe, coach Jim Montgomery said Friday that Poitras (undisclosed) is "very close" and could play Saturday at home versus LA.

Poitras (undisclosed) practiced in a regular jersey Thursday and is getting close to returning to the lineup, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.

Poitras (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday on Opening Night versus Florida.

Poitras (undisclosed) may not be ready for the start of the season, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports Friday.

Poitras won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings due to an undisclosed injury, and he's considered day-to-day, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.