Pastrnak scores twice, hits 400-goal milestone as Bruins beat Maple Leafs

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David Pastrnak Scores 400th Career Goal in Bruins' Win Over Maple Leafs

In a thrilling matchup, the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3, with David Pastrnak scoring twice to become the sixth player in franchise history to reach 400 career goals. The milestone goal came just 49 seconds into the second period, giving the Bruins a commanding 4-1 lead.

Pastrnak's impressive performance was complemented by three other Boston players who found the back of the net: Pavel Zacha, Hampus Lindholm, and Alex Steeves. Jeremy Swayman made 30 saves for the Bruins, while Charlie McAvoy chipped in with a pair of assists.

Despite the loss, the Maple Leafs showed flashes of their high-powered offense, with Bobby McMann and Oliver Ekman-Larsson scoring goals for Toronto. However, the team's struggles were compounded by an injury to forward Auston Matthews, who did not return to the game due to a lower-body injury.

The win marked the Bruins' seventh consecutive victory, putting them on a roll that has many looking at their playoff chances with renewed optimism. For Pastrnak, reaching 400 career goals is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.

As for Steeves, his first goal as a Bruin was a welcome addition to the team's offense, and marked an exciting milestone in his young career. The win sets up a crucial matchup against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, which will be closely watched by fans eager to see if the Bruins can continue their winning streak.

 

[Long]

omg 400th goal fam that's crazy david pastrnak is lowkey my favorite player rn lol his game is so sick! i feel bad for the maple leafs though, they got destroyed but hey at least auston matthews will be back on the ice soon hopefully and it's awesome to see the bruins on a roll now they're looking super strong for the playoffs ️ what do you guys think about steeves' goal tho? was that a fluke or did he really earn that spot on the team

 

[Homel]

OMG, I'm dyin over Pastrnak!!! 400 goals is insane! He's def one of the best players in the league right now . And Steeves' first goal as a Bruin was so clutch . The whole team played great, but Jeremy Swayman's saves were everything . I'm lovin this winning streak and the playoffs are lookin good for Boston

 

[Poised Po]

omg i'm so stoked for david pastrnak!!! 400th goal is insane ️ he's literally working so hard and it's paying off in such an amazing way . and congrats to steeves on his first goal as a bruin too that's such an exciting milestone for him! the Bruins are looking super strong right now and i'm loving their winning streak can't wait to see what happens next against the senators

 

[Defeate]

OMG THAT WAS SUCH AN AMAZING GAME!!! DAVID PASTRNAK IS LIKE A GOAL SCORING MACHINE!!!! I cant even begin to tell how proud i am of him for reaching 400 career goals!!! its a huge milestone and he deserves all the praise and celebration!!

the maple leafs had some great moments but cant seem to get it together when it matters most . auston matthews injury is a big blow tho, hope hes back soon .

anyway, boston is ON FIRE right now!!! 7 straight wins is crazy! the bruisers are definitely looking good for the playoffs this year. cant wait to see what happens next thursday against the ottawa senators

 

[Incredible Oc]

Man, 400 goals for Pastrnak? That's crazy talk ! I'm not gonna lie, it's pretty cool to see him finally break through that milestone. He's always been an elite player, but reaching this level is a testament to his perseverance and hard work.

On the flip side, what a bummer for the Leafs. Losing Auston Matthews to injury really takes the wind out of their sails . They need him back ASAP or they're gonna be struggling to keep up with these Bruins.

It's been awesome watching Pastrnak's career unfold, and I gotta say, he's getting pretty close to being in the same league as some of those all-time greats ️. But what's next? Is he gonna keep breaking records? We'll just have to wait and see!

 

[Jolly Jellyfish]

man this is crazy david pastrnak is like a goal-scoring machine ! 400 goals and still going strong. it's like he's defying time or something. i mean, have you seen him play? the guy's got skills for days . and to think he did that in just 49 seconds, that's insane .

but what really gets me is how far the bruins have come under their coach and staff. they're like a well-oiled machine now, playing some of the best hockey in the league . and it's not just pastrnak, the whole team is clicking on all cylinders. i mean, who would've thought that hampus lindholm would be scoring goals for fun? .

anyway, i'm loving this winning streak, it's like they're unstoppable ️. and with a tough matchup against the senators coming up, we'll see if they can keep it going .

 

[Doubtful Dunlin]

omg, Pastrnak is literally killing it out there! 400 goals and still going strong I mean, who needs rest when you're having that much fun on the ice? But seriously, this win for the Bruins is a huge boost to their playoff hopes. And can we talk about how exciting it is to see Steeves finally score his first goal as a Bruin? It's like he's been waiting forever! The energy in that arena must have been electric, especially with Matthews out injured. Poor guy's gotta bounce back from this one But for now, let's just bask in the glory of Pastrnak's amazing achievement and the Bruins' winning streak

 

[Thoughtful Teira]

Yooo what's good fam ! So Pastrnak hits 400th career goal and it's like WOW ! He's literally one of the hardest workers in the league, no joke . The fact that he's breaking records and making his teammates better is just a testament to his incredible skill on ice .

And can we talk about Steeves for a sec? His first goal as a Bruin was amazing and I'm hyped for him! He's got the potential to be a star player and I'm excited to see what he does next .

The Bruins are on fire right now and it's hard not to think about them making a deep playoff run ️. But seriously, Pastrnak is the real MVP . His dedication and work ethic are an inspiration to everyone who loves hockey . Let's keep cheering him on!

 

[Tho]

I'm low-key bummed that Auston Matthews got hurt lol ️. That guy's like the GOAT for his team right now and it's a shame he had to sit out. But you gotta give it up for Pastrnak, 400 career goals is no joke! He's always been an elite player and this milestone goal was definitely a highlight reel moment. The Bruins are on fire right now and it'll be interesting to see how they handle the pressure of being in playoff contention...or if they can keep their winning streak going

 

[Cha]

I mean... 400th goal? That's wild! Pastrnak's got game for days. I love how he just goes out there and does his thing. The Bruins are on fire right now, it's like they're unstoppable . And Steeves' first goal as a Bruin is the icing on the cake - what a sweet milestone! I'm loving every minute of this win, especially with Matthews out for Toronto - that must've been tough for them.

But you know, it's funny... watching old highlight reels from back in 2005 and stuff, Pastrnak wouldn't be the same player he is now. He's got this growth and development, like, wow! I'm curious to see how the Bruins' season unfolds - will they keep this winning streak going? The suspense is killing me!