Charlie Coyle is only wearing a letter on his jersey for as long as Charlie McAvoy is out. But the Bruins veteran scored two times within six minutes in the third period to lead Boston to a victory in what would have been a back-breaking loss into a victory.

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.

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 Charlie Coyle sent interim coach Joe Sacco a strong message about one of the youngest promises on the roster, who plays alongside him and Brad Marchand.

headlined by top-pairing defenseman Charlie McAvoy. The Bruins are also awaiting word on the status of Charlie Coyle, with the veteran forward tabbed as a game-time decision for Tuesday’s game ...

BOSTON — Charlie Coyle scored a pair of third-period goals, stealing the spotlight from fellow Boston University product Macklin Celebrini in his first game at the TD Garden as an NHL player and leading the Bruins to a 6-3 victory over San Jose on Monday. It was Boston’s 14th straight victory over the Sharks.

BOSTON -- Charlie Coyle scored a pair of third-period goals, stealing the spotlight from fellow Boston University product Macklin Celebrini in his first game back at the TD Garden as an NHLer and leading the Bruins to a 6-3 victory over San Jose on Monday.

Coyle scores twice in the third period and ... BRUINS: Showed improved defense even as top blue liner Charlie McAvoy missed his third straight game. The Bruins had been outshot in six straight ...

Coyle converted a backhanded pass from Matt ... Bruins: Showed improved defense even as top blue liner Charlie McAvoy missed his third straight game. Smith got a cheer from a sizable crowd of ...

This was after Coyle was not on the ice for the Bruins' morning skate. View the original article to see embedded media. The Bruins are already shorthanded in this contest, as Charlie McAvoy and ...

Bruins defenseman Michael Callahan more than held his own in his second career NHL game, helping Boston beat the Senators.

Pillar of consistency. That’s a good way to describe the Boston Bruins over the past 20 years. With three trips to the Stanley Cup Final (winning in 2011)