Boston Bruins 3 Reasons: Young Guns Are Leading the B’s to a Post-Season

Jan 13, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) skates past the bench after scoring his second goal of the game during the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Banknorth Garden. The Boston Bruins won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

 David Pastrnak

It’s no surprise that Pastrnak has fit in well with the Bruins. He is extremely talented and very mature for his young age. In only 26 NHL games, Pastrnak has notched 7 goals, 7 assists and a +10 rating. His speed on the ice, advanced puck-handling skills and youthful energy has really made an impact on the Bruins’ success. 

“I enjoy watching him play. I think he’s made unbelievable strides in a half year of being in Providence and coming up with us a little bit and going back. I think it was good for him to see certain things that he wanted to improve on, and he’s such a smart player, he knows; he figures those things out pretty quickly.” Claude Julien on Pastrnak

There are some areas that need improvement, but Pastnak has quickly made a name for himself not only within the Bruins organization, but the NHL as a whole. As the youngest player in the NHL, he has made quite the impression on hockey players, coaches and fans. Working with the team’s leadership – both coaching staff and players – will only help improve his game even more so that he can continue to land goals, make plays and bring the contagious energy and passion he has for the game.

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