Bruins Star David Pastrnak Exits Game with Upper-Body Injury
The NHL's leading scorer for Boston left Monday's game against the Capitals after a second-period collision and did not return.
- David Pastrnak, the Boston Bruins' leading scorer, left Monday's game against the Washington Capitals with an upper-body injury and was ruled 'unlikely to return.'
- The injury occurred after a collision with Capitals forward Tom Wilson early in the second period, though details on the severity remain unclear.
- Pastrnak briefly returned to the ice but later headed to the locker room and missed the remainder of the game.
- The 28-year-old forward has 35 points, including 12 goals and 23 assists, through the first 35 games of the season.
- Head coach Joe Sacco stated that more information on Pastrnak's condition would be available later Monday night or Tuesday.