Boston played without second-leading scorer Brad Marchand, and his return can’t come soon enough as the team is in a tough battle for a playoff spot.

Pastrnak has a goal and an assist to lift Boston past Pittsburgh to snap a five-game losing streak.

Poitras was injured when he was hit into an open door on the Islanders bench on Thursday.

David Pastrnak extends his points streak to 16 games, but Boston can’t generate any other offense in a loss to the Islanders.

Forced to play a larger role because of injuries, Lohrei has shown his talent but also has been prone to mistakes.

Mitch Marner scores in OT as Toronto wins 5-4 to send Boston to its fourth straight loss.

Marchand will be an unrestricted free agent after the season and wants to end his career in Boston.

Boston rallies from a two-goal deficit, but Anaheim extends its winning streak to four.

Charlie McAvoy also developed an infection and will miss Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada.