The Bruins called up Matt Poitras from Providence on Tuesday, but the team also placed Charlie McAvoy on injured reserve.

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy’s wife Kiley showed fans that she isn’t going to let pregnancy slow her down.

The Boston Bruins will be without Charlie McAvoy due to an undisclosed injury. Joe Sacco has explained the situation but hasn't delved into what caused it.

Coyle will start the game on the third line on the wing with Matt Poitras, who returns at center and Trent Frederic. Vinni Lettieri will play his first game in Boston this season in Coyle’s regular spot with Elias Lindholm and Brad Marchand. Oliver Wahlstrom will sit out with Coyle available.

The Boston Bruins had good news and bad news this morning at practice at Warrior Ice Arena. Forward Mark Kastelic was back at practice in a non-contact red jersey.

BOSTON — Bruins interim coach Joe Sacco had plenty to sort out when he met with the media after morning skate ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Lightning at TD Garden. Two players were called up, two were placed on injured reserve and a third was moved from injured reserve to long-term injured reserve. Sacco explained:

Boston Bruins forward Mark Kastelic was on the ice again yesterday but isn’t ready to play just yet. Joe Haggerty: Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm was skating on his own for the second consecutive day.

The Boston Bruins placed several key players on injured reserve today including Charlie McAvoy, calling up prospects in response. Charlie McAvoy has reportedly been dealing with a nagging injury this season.

The Boston Bruins have been without defenseman Hampus Lindholm for about a month with a lower-body injury, but another key blue liner is about to join him on th

The Bruins' recent wins over the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning have come despite allowing 43 and 45 shots, respectively. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman has continued to play his best hockey of the season with a .925 save percentage in his last nine starts.

Among goalies born in Canada, Logan Thompson of the Washington Capitals leads the NHL wins (20). He and Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings are tied for the lead in save percentage (.924), and Mackenzie Blackwood, now with the Avalanche, is second (.918).

The Ottawa Senators (22-18-4) are keeping their eye on six players on the injury report as they prepare for a Saturday, January 18 game against the Boston Bruins (22-19-5) at Canadian Tire Centre,