David Pastrňák
Date of Birth: May 25, 1996
Birthplace: Havířov, Czech Republic
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Right
NHL Debut: 2014 (November 24, 2014 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins)
Draft Information: Drafted by the Boston Bruins 25th overall in the 1st round of the 2014 NHL Draft.
Playing Style: A dynamic, high-speed sniper with elite puck skills and a deadly one-timer. Pastrňák, affectionately nicknamed Pasta, is known for his electric scoring ability, creativity, and playmaking vision. He’s a constant offensive threat, especially on the power play, and one of the most prolific wingers in the NHL today.
✔️ Some of David's past sticks: Bauer Nexus Sync, Bauer Nexus 2N Pro
✔️ Some of David's past skates: Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2
Career Highlights and Achievements
🏆 Stanley Cup Championships: None (Finalist in 2019)
🏆 All-Star Appearances: 4 (2019, 2020, 2023, 2024)
🏆 Major Awards and Recognitions:
- Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy: 2020 (Tied with Alex Ovechkin for most goals in the NHL with 48)
- NHL First All-Star Team: 2020
- NHL All-Star Game MVP: 2020
- Czech Player of the Year (Golden Stick): 6 times (2017–2023)
🏆 Milestones:
- Scored his first NHL goal: January 10, 2015, against the Philadelphia Flyers
- Fastest Bruins player to reach 100 career goals since Barry Pederson
- Career-high 61 goals in the 2022–23 season, finishing 2nd in league scoring
- Surpassed 500 career NHL points during the 2021–22 season
