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David Pastrnak An All Star

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The boys in Black and Gold continue to enjoy some time off during their mandatory bye week, but there’s one young Czech winger who is gearing up to get back on the ice this weekend at the NHL All-Star Games. 22-year-old David Pastrnak was voted to represent the spoked-B in San Jose this year. With this being his first appearance, Pastrnak is soaking in the sights and sounds. And judging from his big chipped-tooth smile, he’s looking pretty happy to be there.

BY THE NUMBERS

Pastrnak currently leads the team in goals (27) and points (56) through 49 games. He’s tied for ninth place in the NHL for goals, and is tied for first in the league in power play goals. It’s been a very good season so far with Pasta putting up some impressive numbers. This year he became the third fastest Bruin to score 100 NHL goals, as well as the third fastest Czech; right behind Jaromir Jagr and Petr Klima. He also scored 11 goals in the month of October, becoming the third Bruin to reach that milestone behind Phil Esposito and Charlie Simmer. He scored his 20th goal in 28 games, which is the fastest by a Boston Bruin since Cam Neely. (Neely scored 20 in 19 games in the 1993-94 season).

“I’m having a good season, thanks to my linemates and teammates. Just gonna enjoy it and focus on the season..trying to stay humble, but at the same time it’s fun and my family is really happy and proud. “

David Pastrnak

Bruins All-Stars

Pasta is in good company of active Bruins players who have been elected to the All-Star Game. Patrice Bergeron has made two appearances, while Captain Zdeno Chara made six. Brad Marchand was elected twice in 2017 and 2018, while goaltender Tuukka Rask went in 2017.

David Pastrnak
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Yesterday marked the first day to the start of the All-Star weekend, which included Media Day. On Friday, there will be an All-Star Skills Competition starting at 9 pm. This includes: fastest skater, premier passer, save streak, puck control, hardest shot and accuracy shooter. On Saturday the All-Star Game will start at 5:00 PM, with the Central playing against Pacific.  Game two will feature the Metro vs. Atlantic. Pastrnak joins a pretty star-heavy team that includes: Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner, Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, Andre Vasilevskiy, Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Thomas Cabot, Keith Yandle and Jimmy Howard.

David Pastrnak

David Pastrnak Is Finally An All- Star

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On Wednesday the rosters for the NHL All-Star game were announced, and one selection was no surprise. David Pastrnak was selected as the Bruins lone representative and can finally call himself an All-Star. The 22- year- old is one of the six forwards heading to San Jose for the game on January 26. The announcement was hardly surprising considering Pastrnak has established himself as one of the special young talents over the past two years.

Pastrnak had a career year in 2017-2018. He set career highs in every category, including 35 goals and 45 assists. Through 41 games this season he has been even better, and is on pace to shatter those numbers. Pastrnak has not only been the Bruins best player, but has emerged as one of the best players in the NHL.

Photo Credit: Steve Babineau

In 82 games last season the Bruins forward had 80 points. In 41 games this season, he already has 52 points. Pastrnak’s 25 goals are the fourth most in the league, while his 52 points place him in the top ten. For a Bruins team that has battled injuries, he has been a game-changing talent. Pastrnak has excelled regardless of the situation.

David Pastrnak reaching Historic Heights

While the Bruins right- winger has been exceptional on even strength, Pastrnak has been deadly on the powerplay. Last year he had a career-high twenty-six points on the man advantage including 13 goals. After last nights victory, he is only one point away from passing his career high with 41 games left to play. On the Power Play his creativity has been on full display, and Pastrnak is capitalizing at a dominant rate.

It has lead to Pastrnak’s first All-Star nod after a breakout 2017-2018. He did not only establish himself as a key player on this team, but lead the Bruins in goals and was excellent in the postseason. In his fifth NHL season, however, he has raised his game to historic levels.

Photo Credit: Mark Easson

With a goal against Calgary in last nights victory, Pastrnak is on pace for fifty goals this season. No Bruins player has done that since Cam Neely in 1993-1994. It shows how good he has been in the first half of the season.

With records aside, Pastrnak is one of ten players who will be playing in their first All-Star game. It will be a chance for the Bruins forward to show his talent among the NHL’s best. It should be the first of many All-Star games for the young forward as he is only getting better.