Pastrnak Nets First Two as Captain in Bruins' Blowout Win

David Pastrnak recorded his first two goals as Boston's captain and added two assists in a 6-1 home win over Utah. Both goals came on the power play, and his second tied Brad Marchand for fourth on the Bruins' all-time goal list. Boston's power play went 3-for-4, while Jeremy Swayman stopped 36 shots.

David Pastrnak’s first two goals with the “C” came at TD Garden against Utah, and he also set up Matthew Poitras. Boston’s man advantage had started the year 0-for-10 before converting three of four chances. Pastrnak’s second tally moved him level with Brad Marchand at 422 career goals, fourth in Bruins history. Johnny Bucyk, Phil Esposito and Patrice Bergeron sit above him, with Bergeron at 427.

Jeremy Swayman made 36 saves. Morgan Geekie contributed a goal and two assists, all on the power play. Utah’s Sebastian Cossa yielded three goals on eight shots before Karel Vejmelka entered late in the first. The win ended Boston’s two-game losing streak and improved the Bruins to 3-2-0.