Hat trick for Pastrnak

[Fossy21]

That was only the 4th time post-lockout that a player has put up 6 points or more in a playoff game.

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So he's the youngest player ever to achieve it? Not bad. Pretty crazy Giroux was the only one out of those four that needed an empty netter to get there, 6 points without an ENG point in this era is pretty crazy.

 

[BruinsBtn]

Broke Gretzky's record for the youngest to ever score 6 in the playoffs.

 

[Over the volcano]

For perspective, Pasternak has 2 goals and 4 points in 6 games last year vs Ottawa.

He’s surpassed that already in 2 games

In fairness he was only 20 years old when he played against Ottawa

 

[ole ole]

That was only the 4th time post-lockout that a player has put up 6 points or more in a playoff game.

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Just imagine if the Leafs had made the playoffs the last 10 seasons. We've about 5/6 player with that distinction.

 

[danpantz]

He's only 21. Good Grief.

 

[ole ole]

Broke Gretzky's record for the youngest to ever score 6 in the playoffs.

Ya but how many times did Gretzky get the benefit of playing the Leafs in the playoffs.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

More salt in the wound for vancouver

 

[jetsforever]

That last goal was awesome

 

[North Cole]

Pasta is a stud. FTR I had a really hard time picking between Bos and Tampa in the second round

 

[danpantz]

Ya but how many times did Gretzky get the benefit of playing the Leafs in the playoffs.

Oh boy let me tell you something about Gretzky and the Leafs

 

[NinthSpoke06]

For perspective, Pasternak has 2 goals and 4 points in 6 games last year vs Ottawa.

He’s surpassed that already in 2 games

A measly .66 PPG last year? Trash. Can't believe the Bruins re-signed him long term.

 

[NinthSpoke06]

does this kill the long pasta nylander debate and make it

pastrnak v matthews

Not trying to be an ass, but why was there ever a debate?

Pastrnak is not only younger than Nylander but out produced by a large chunk in each of the past two seasons. That's not to say William Nylander is not an awesome young player than any team in the league would be lucky to have.

But rather, Pastrnak broke into the league as an 18 year old and has only ascended from there. Looks like this playoffs is where he hopefully gets the recognition he deserves.

 

[Heisenberg77]

Watching that line play hockey is a true privilege. Just drink it in.

 

[Fossy21]

Not trying to be an ass, but why was there ever a debate?

Pastrnak is not only younger than Nylander but out produced by a large chunk in each of the past two seasons. That's not to say William Nylander is not an awesome young player than any team in the league would be lucky to have.

But rather, Pastrnak broke into the league as an 18 year old and has only ascended from there. Looks like this playoffs is where he hopefully gets the recognition he deserves.

Probably because Pasta is on the best line in hockey. With how Bergy struggled offensively last year (especially early, and most likely due to a nagging injury) and how Marchand and Pasta responded with Riley Nash centering them as Bergy was absent this spring, that factor should be slightly diminished. Also, even if it weren't, the gap is big enough that it's not really close to a deciding factor anyway.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

But one of those teans ghat blew a 2- lead was coached by...... Bruce Cassidy.

Completely different coach back then, but sure.

One of those teams was coached by Julien also (2010). He won a Cup the next year.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

It's just crazy to me that some people thought Nylander was better than Pastrnak not too long ago. Which tells me 2 things, one this guy was seriously underrated, and two clearly there are some awful opinions out there.

 

[The Gongshow]

9 points in two games, how many Matthews got tho......

 

[Fossy21]

Completely different coach back then, but sure.

One of those teams was coached by Julien also (2010). He won a Cup the next year.

Babcock blew it against the Pens as well. Maybe his first-hand experience will let him take advantage of the situation... like when he made Marchand think he could be a good player as coach of Team Canada.

 

[b in vancouver]

Watching that line play hockey is a true privilege. Just drink it in.

Honestly. I'm a Bruins fan but also just love good hockey. - and at the moment those three just do it as good as anyone in quite awhile.

 

[Three On Zero]

More salt in the wound for vancouver

Boston was the bigger physical team that took advantage of a banged up Vancouver

 

[Barnum]

There's no way Cassidy is the same coach he was 15 years ago after over a decade away from NHL head coaching

Cassidy is on riods, thats how he got better.

 

[wintersej]

Passenger.

 

[Gator Mike]

The Marchand-Bergeron-Pastrnak line is signed for the next four years for a cap hit of less than $20 million.

#Sweenius

 

[Rygu]

You don't have to be a Bruin fan to appreciate how effective and fun to watch that line is. Good to see Pasta getting his due respect he's a great player.

 

[SportsJunkie]

Amazing player wish he wasn't doing it right now though

That line is truly amazing...the Leafs had their chances and almost started to get on a roll then put that line on...bam goal. Just crazy...I am pissed off with the Leafs but respect to that line