There are plenty of reasons why the Bruins find themselves in striking distance of a top-five NHL Draft pick instead of a wild card spot this season, but David Pastrnak is one of the few things going right on the ice for Boston.
On Saturday, the superstar winger was almost solely responsible for the Bruins’ rout of the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden. He recorded a hat trick and five points, having a hand in every goal Boston scored in the 5-1 win.
All three of Pastrnak’s goals were things of beauty, and he made each one look easier than the last.