David Pastrnak named Boston captain
Quick Look
- 30-year-old Czech hockey player David Pastrnak became the 28th captain in Boston history after Brad Marchand was traded to Florida in the spring of 2025.
- He played all 12 seasons of his NHL career with Boston, scoring 933 points in 833 games.
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Why It Matters
David Pastrnak has played for the Boston Bruins since 2014, when he was selected 25th overall in the NHL Entry Draft. He spent his entire NHL career with this team.
Boston forward David Pastrnak became team captain. This was reported by Sport Express with reference to the club’s press service.
The 30-year-old Czech hockey player became the 28th captain in franchise history. He took over after former captain Brad Marchand was traded to Florida in the spring of 2025.
Pastrnak played all 12 seasons of his NHL career with Boston. During this time, he played 833 matches and scored 933 points (420 goals and 513 assists). In the history of the club, the forward ranks fifth in goals, ninth in assists and sixth in points.
“Throughout my career, I have been grateful for the opportunity to learn from incredible leaders, amazing hockey players and wonderful people,” Sports.ru quotes Pastrnak as saying. “I am perfectly prepared for this and accept this responsibility and new challenge with great enthusiasm.”
Boston selected Pastrnak 25th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Open Questions
- How long will Pastrnak remain captain?
- How will this appointment affect the team's performance in the upcoming season?
