For Bruins' rookie Matthew Poitras, though, this match holds added significance. Hailing from Ajax, Ontario, a suburb near Toronto, Poitras spent his formative years attending Maple Leafs games at Scotiabank Arena. While he's acquainted with the venue as a spectator, this Saturday will mark his inaugural experience playing there as a professional.
On Thursday's victorious game against the San Jose Sharks, he played as the center alongside Brad Marchand and Danton Heinen. However, during Friday's practice, he shifted to center James van Riemsdyk and Trent Frederic.
