Bruins' David Pastrnak Ends Scoring Drought

Forward breaks 8-game goal slump in loss to Penguins

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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In a loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak ended his 8-game goal-scoring drought by stealing the puck from the Penguins' goaltender Artus Silovs and scoring in the second period. While the Bruins ultimately lost the game, Pastrnak's goal was a positive sign that he is returning to form after a recent scoring slump.

Why it matters

Pastrnak is one of the Bruins' top offensive threats, so his ability to find the back of the net is crucial to the team's success. The end of his drought could signal a return to his high-scoring ways and provide a boost to the Bruins as they push for a playoff spot.

The details

Pastrnak's goal came at the 12:23 mark of the second period and extended the Bruins' lead to 3-0 at the time. In the 8-game stretch prior to Sunday's game, Pastrnak had gone without a goal, with 3 games in which he did not record any points at all.

  • Pastrnak's goal came at 12:23 of the second period on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • Pastrnak had gone 8 games without scoring a goal prior to Sunday's game.

The players

David Pastrnak

A forward for the Boston Bruins who is known for his goal-scoring ability.

Artus Silovs

The goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins who was unable to stop Pastrnak's goal.

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The takeaway

Pastrnak's goal-scoring drought ending could be a sign that he is regaining his scoring touch at a crucial time for the Bruins as they push for a playoff spot. The team will need Pastrnak to continue producing offensively if they hope to make a deep postseason run.