David Pastrnak no longer is a budding star, rather a full-fledged one. And during Wednesday’s game, he etched his name into the Boston Bruins record books. The 22-year-old winger tallied the first goal of the game in the Bruins’ 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. And in scoring that goal, the 121st of his career, Pastrnak set the franchise record for most goals prior to their 23rd birthday, passing Barry Pederson. Certainly some elite company. One has to think that Pastrnak will make it even tougher for the next set of youngsters to pass him, as well. He won’t turn 23 until May of this year, meaning he
Tag: david
Ford Final Five Facts: Bruins Top Sabres 2-1, David Backes Nets Winner
David Backes To Have Hearing For High Hit Putting His Winter Classic In Jeopardy
The Boston Bruins might once again be down a veteran in the Winter Classic. B’s forward David Backes will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for a high hit on New Jersey Devils forward Blake Coleman, the league announced Friday. Backes earned a minor penalty for an illegal check to the head with two minutes to go in Thursday night’s loss at TD Garden. Backes caught Coleman with a shoulder/elbow to the head, as the New Jersey forward attempted to clear the puck from the Devils zone. The B’s veteran does have a history with Player Safety after a three-game suspension last season for a hit on Red Wings
Bruce Cassidy Offers High Praise For David Backes After Bruins’ Win
The term “unsung hero” gets thrown around quite a bit in professional sports, but David Backes certainly fits the mold for the Boston Bruins. Backes isn’t going to stuff the stat sheet on a nightly basis, but he manages to make an impact for the B’s both off and on the ice. While Backes’ leadership skills are well-documented, Bruce Cassidy on Thursday provided further insight into what Backes brings to the Black and Gold. To hear from the head coach after Boston’s 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks at TD Garden, check out the video above from “Bruins Overtime Live,” presented by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/U... NESN.com
David Backes Discusses ‘Anemic’ Power Play After Bruins’ 5-0 Loss
David Price Sends Message To Nathan Eovaldi Regarding Free-Agency Decision
Nathan Eovaldi better remember, David Price holds all the cards now. After winning the 2018 World Series championship, the Boston Red Sox left-hander was quick to remind everyone the media they no longer can hold his postseason record over his head, as he won multiple postseason games for Sox in 2018, including the championship-clinching Game 5 in Los Angeles. And now that Price is king of the world, he has one request of the free agent Eovaldi: re-sign with Boston. Price, who is an avid gamer, created his own Twitch stream that went live Tuesday night. During a Fornite session with Eovaldi, Price was asked if the right-hander would continue call... NESN.com
David Backes Could Return To Bruins’ Lineup Saturday Vs. Predators
The Boston Bruins have been hit with the injury bug early in the 2018-19 season. Boston placed defenseman Charlie McAvoy on injured reserve with an upper-body injury Oct. 30, and they have been without winger David Backes since he was hit by in the head by Edmonton Oilers defenseman Matt Benning on Oct. 18. Backes has battled concussions throughout his career and he spoke with the media Thursday about what the NHL leads to continue to do to protect its players. Backes is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against the Nashville Predators, although it hasn’t been announced yet. To hear from Backes, check out the “NESN Sport... NESN.com