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Bruins name David Pastrnak team captain ahead of season start
Pastrnak becomes the 28th captain in Bruins history after four straight 100-point seasons and 933 career points, the team said.
- On Sunday, the Boston Bruins officially named forward David Pastrnak the 28th captain in franchise history, assuming the role for the 2026-27 season.
- The captaincy was most recently held by Brad Marchand, who served two seasons before being traded to the Florida Panthers during the 2024-25 season.
- Selected with the No. 24 pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, the Czech native has spent his entire career with the Bruins, recording 420 goals and 933 points in 833 games.
- Pastrnak tallied 100 points last season and will guide the Bruins through the competitive Atlantic Division as they open against the New York Rangers on Sept. 29.
- More than half of the Bruins' previous 16 captains reached the Hockey Hall of Fame, establishing a high standard as Pastrnak aims to help Boston return to contention after last season's first-round exit.
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David Pastrnak Named Boston Bruins Captain
Boston Bruins superstar winger David Pastrnak has officially been named the 28th captain in franchise history. There were rumors in the last week that Pastrnak would be named Boston’s new team captain, and now it’s official, as the Bruins announced the good news on Sunday on social media, with a press conference to come later […]
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