The Bruins started their season with an encouraging 5-2 victory over the Capitals on Wednesday, led — to no one’s surprise — by David Pastrnak.
Pastrnak was in mid-season form, with four points including three assists and a goal. His goal came with just under five minutes remaining in the first period — coming off the wall, Pastrnak spun and fired a tough shot into the net to give the Bruins a 2-0 lead.
Pastrnak’s final assist, meanwhile, was one of the most impactful shots of the game. After the Bruins raced out to a 3-0 lead, the Capitals inched back to within a goal with under four minutes remaining in the third period.