On Sunday, David Pastrnak achieved the milestone of scoring 50 goals in a season for the first time in his nine-year career, unlocking more than five personal accomplishments.
Pastrnak netted his 50th goal just 4:43 into the game with a breakaway, and whether by design or not, slid it five-hole past Frederik Andersen.
Significant Goal in Multiple Ways
This achievement not only marked Pastrnak's first-ever 50-goal season but also placed the winger among elite players, as he attained numerous personal distinctions.
▪️ First career 50-goal season ▪️ 12th 50-goal season in #NHLBruins history ▪️ Sixth player in club history to score 50 ▪️ 600th career point, third fastest in B's history ▪️ 96th point of 2022-23, new career-high
Pastrnak went on to score his 51st goal of the season during a power play in the second period and registered a total of seven shots on net. He's now up to 51 goals and 46 assists on the season.