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‘Right now his game is off’: Bruce Cassidy explained why David Pastrnak has struggled as of late

A frustrated Boston Bruins fanbase hasn’t shied away from critiquing David Pastrnak’s recent string of performances.

Head coach Bruce Cassidy echoed the sentiment of Pastrnak’s struggles during Saturday’s hybrid zoom and in-person media availability.

“Right now his game is off,” Cassidy said following the morning skate in Ottawa. “I think it’s clear to everybody.”

Every NHL player hits a rut during a long 82-game season. Sometimes even the best goal scorers encounter multiple stretches without producing much offense.

The one-time Rocket Richard winner isn’t an exception. At one point, he endured a nine-game goal drought from Nov.