Pastrnak appeared in his ninth game last night, and the Bruins announced that he will be sticking with the team, burning the first year of his entry-level contract. He has recorded four goals, one assist and a plus-6 rating in nine games. He is the type of game-breaking offensive talent the Bruins needed.
Pastrnak, who was recalled after the World Juniors on Tuesday, will not play tonight vs. Pittsburgh. He will however, be in the lineup tomorrow vs. the Devils.
Pastrnak has 27 points (10G / 17A) in 24 games with Providence this season. He had been representing the Czech Republic at the World Juniors since Boxing Day and he recorded one goal and six assists in five games at the tournament.
Pastrnak served as a healthy scratch in the Bruins win over Arizona on Saturday. The 2014 first round pick (25th overall) had one assist in five games during his recall. He heads back to the AHL where he has five goals and 13 assists (18 points) in 18 games.
Pastrnak, 18, was the Bruins first round pick (25th overall) this summer. He has registered five goals and 13 assists (18 points) in 17 games with Providence. He could make his NHL debut on Monday.
Pastrnak, 18, was the Bruins' first round pick (25th overall) in this summer's draft. He stuck around for awhile and had a solid camp, but was one of the last cuts and will start the season in the AHL.
