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

Matt Poitras looked more like a player who captured the imagination of fans last year than the one who struggled through 14 games this season.

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.

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