Although Pastrnak Wasn't 100%, He Still Made a Big Impact
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Dorin Canaday
April 7, 2023 (1:55)
The Bruins managed to tie the game in the third period to prevent a tough loss, and even won with a goal from Pastrnak, who almost couldn't play.
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After the game, head coach Jim Montgomery revealed that Pastrnak had been struggling with a bad illness before the game against the Maple Leafs but insisted he was fit to play.
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According to Conor Ryan from Boston.com:
''I can't give him enough credit for how he willed himself to help us tonight,» Montgomery said of Pastrnak. «He was not at his 100% level. He was battling a stomach virus and I give him full credit for helping us win this hockey game.''
Despite shorter shifts from Montgomery because of the stomach bug, Pastrnak still found a way to make a significant impact. This season, he has collected 57 goals and 47 assists in 77 games.
What made him decide to play despite feeling unwell and the Bruins' current situation? Postgame, Pastrnak attributed it to the leadership of teammates like captain Bergeron.
''We have leaders like [Patrice Bergeron]. You learn from them all [your] life, so there's not many things that can stop you, you know?‘'
Boston's 2-1 victory over Toronto marked their 61st of the season, placing them just two wins shy of the single-season record of 62 (set by DET in 1995-96 and TBL in 2018-19).
Saturday vs NJD
Sunday @ PHI
Tuesday vs WSH
Thursday @ MTL
Will they break the NHL record?
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| POLL |
7 AVRIL | 179 ANSWERS Although Pastrnak Wasn't 100%, He Still Made a Big Impact Will the Bruins reach 63 wins? If so, when? |
| Sunday | 59 | 33 % |
| Tuesday | 70 | 39.1 % |
| Thursday | 45 | 25.1 % |
| They won't set the record | 5 | 2.8 % |
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