Playing with a dynamic duo like Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron is not easy. The task entails strong puck pursuit, assertiveness on offensive zone cycles and odd-man rushes and being sound defensively.
David Pastrnak had a few of those traits down before being a top line staple for good in 2017-18. With his impressive scoring touch and offensive creativity, the Bruins found that missing piece to skate with Bergeron and Marchand to form the best threesome in the National Hockey League.
Though he improved in certain areas without the puck, Pastrnak knew he needed to be better in other aspects to develop into a three-zone player.