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:

"I think his game is in a better place right now. He’s a guy that deserves an opportunity, based on his play.” The post Bruins call up Matt Poitras, Charlie McAvoy lands on IR appeared first on Boston.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Boston Bruins center Charlie Coyle (13) celebrates with defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) after scoring in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) AP

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)