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Bruins, Oilers Stars Selected as Olympic Flag-Bearers

NHL players haven’t participated in the Winter Olympics since 2014, meaning that the best of the best in the sport haven’t had the opportunity to represent their countries at the grandest international stage of them all.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

Bruins’ David Pastrnak named Czechia’s flagbearer for 2026 Winter Olympics

One of the top players in the game is receiving one of sport’s greatest honors. On Wednesday, the Czech Olympic Committee announced that Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak will be the country’s flagbearer for the Opening Ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Bruins’ David Pastrnak calls overtime penalty ‘a joke’

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak wasn’t happy after a bizarre overtime call cost his team a potential win in a 6-5 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 2026 NHL Stadium Series on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

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Bruins’ David Pastrnak had a heartbreaker after near game-winner vs. Lightning

Sunday’s encounter ended in anguish for the Boston Bruins as they fell 6-5 in a shootout to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium.

Boston Bruins News / ESPN / February 2

Pastrnak vents about nullified OT goal: 'A joke'

David Pastrnak said it was "a joke" that his apparent game-winning overtime goal was nullified by a penalty in the Bruins' eventual 6-5 loss to the Lightning on Sunday.

David Pastrnak News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Bruins’ Stellar January Driven by Pastrnak’s Career-Best Performance

The Boston Bruins continue to defy expectations for the 2025-26 season. They currently hold a playoff spot (final wild card) and have surged into that spot due to a strong month.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 28

Eight NHL players to watch at the upcoming Winter Olympics

12 total teams will play in the men's hockey tournament, with nearly 150 NHLers invited and several more NHL-affiliated players joining. Who should you keep an eye on?

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David Pastrnak News / Field Level Media / January 27

David Pastrnak lifts red-hot Bruins past Predators in OT

David Pastrnak scored the game-winning goal 15 seconds into overtime and added an assist, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 win over the visiting Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Bruins’ David Pastrnak joins Jaromir Jagr club with 900th-career point

The Boston Bruins are on a roll at this time. Boston entered play Monday having won 10 of their last 12 games. They were climbing the Atlantic Division standings and threatening for a playoff spot.

Boston Bruins News / ESPN / January 26

Pastrnak sixth Bruins player to reach 900 points

Bruins forward David Pastrnak became the sixth Boston player with 900 career points when he picked up his third assist in Monday night's game.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 17

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

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Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 23

Bruins’ David Pastrnak ties Bobby Orr on all-time list in win vs. Golden Knights

The Boston Bruins (29-20-2) lit up the scoreboard with three goals in just 54 seconds, then battled through a fierce Vegas Golden Knights (24-13-12) rally to hold on to a 4-3 win on Thursday at TD Garden.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Pastrnak Continues Climbing Bruins’ Milestone Rankings

David Pastrnak etched his name further into Boston Bruins history on Tuesday, joining an elite club of franchise legends by passing Bobby Orr on the team’s all-time points list.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / January 6

Bruins’ David Pastrnak Headlines Czechia’s Winter Olympics Roster

With just one month to go until the 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially commence, national hockey teams from across the globe have been unveiling their rosters for the event.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / January 1

David Pastrnak's 3-point effort helps Bruins pound Oilers, end skid

David Pastrnak tallied two goals and an assist to help the visiting Boston Bruins snap a six-game losing streak with a convincing 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / December 10

David Pastrnak's return ignites Bruins as Jets fight slump

The Boston Bruins go for their second straight win since David Pastrnak's return from injury and fourth in a row overall when they continue a three-game road swing through the Central Division with a Thursday night visit to the Winnipeg Jets.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Bruins Stepping Up and Scoring in Pastrnak’s Absence

David Pastrnak has been essential to the Boston Bruins’ lineup for a decade now, growing into an elite goal-scorer. He’s hit over 100 points in the last three seasons, including an incredible 61 goals in the 2022-23 season.

Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Bruins' David Pastrnak Shares Injury Update Before Blues Game

The Boston Bruins head into a three-game road trip starting on Tuesday, and they will do so with two stars back in their roster and traveling with the rest of the team for the first time in weeks.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 6

David Pastrnak questionable for Bruins’ three-game road trip

The Boston Bruins could embark on a three-game road trip through the Western Conference without their superstar goal-scorer.

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Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / December 1

Bruins Coach Shares Concerning David Pastrnak Injury Update Before Red Wings Game

The Boston Bruins faithful heard bad news about David Pastrnak's injury on Monday. According to head coach Marco Sturm, Pastrnak has already been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / November 12

Fresh off history, David Pastrnak's Bruins take on Senators

As the Boston Bruins continue to roll with seven straight wins, so too do the rematches. After banking back-to-back 5-3 wins over the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Bruins will start a two-game Canadian trip against another Atlantic Division foe in the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Sports Journal / November 12

Pastrnak provides snapshot moment for the Bruins

BOSTON – Somewhere in his hometown of Havirov in the Czech Republic, David Pastrnak’s mother has a trophy room of sorts devoted to his hockey accomplishments, accolades and the milestone pucks that the game-breaking force of nature has kept over the course of his career.