Pastrnak Finds the Twine, Bruins Edge Chicago in Overtime
A first-period goal and a busy shift chart for Boston's forward in a 5-4 win that needed extra time against the winless-on-the-road Blackhawks.
David Pastrnak scored in the first period, and the Bruins needed overtime to beat the Blackhawks 5-4 at home.
The goal came at 13:05 of the 1st, at even strength. He finished with one goal, no assists and a plus 1 rating, on four shots on goal: three at even strength and one on the power play. He added one hit and one blocked shot, and he took no penalties.
He played 24:48 across 25 shifts. That was second among Boston's 18 skaters and first among the team's 12 forwards. He also had two giveaways, and he did not record a takeaway.
The night fits his season. He now has 8 goals and 11 assists in 15 games, and he averages 20.3 minutes a game, so this was a busier night than usual. Four shots is in line with his season total of 50 shots over 15 games, about three and a bit a night.
Boston came in on a two-game losing streak and held on for the win. Chicago fell to 4-9-0 and is still winless on the road.