Bruins lose Poitras to injury after freak play near Islanders bench 

In a tough loss to the Islanders, Bruins’ young forward Matt Poitras suffered a lower-body injury after a collision with the bench door due to interference from Brock Nelson and poor timing by Jakub Skarek. Poitras needed help off the ice and is unlikely to return to the game, adding to the team’s injury-plagued season with Trent Frederic and Hampus Lindholm also sidelined. The Bruins are facing a depleted roster as they navigate through various injuries, including those to key players like Poitras.

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