Fans vote on the award, which is presented to the Bruins player who �'exceeded the expectations of Bruins fans during the season.''
On Tuesday night, before the game against the Washington Capitals, NESN's Jack Edwards handed the trophy to Pavel Zacha. See below:
Zacha enjoyed an exceptional first season in Boston, establishing career records in all categories, including 21 goals and 36 assists over 80 games. Assuming no injury or day off, the 26-year-old is on track to participate in all 82 games under Jim Montgomery this year.
Zacha now joins fellow Bruins Jeremy Swayman (2022), Charlie Coyle (2020), Charlie McAvoy (2018), David Pastrnak (2017, 2015), and Brad Marchand (2016, 2011) as current players who have received the award.
As read on Bruins Insider - Boston Bruins Announce Winner of the 2023 7th Player Award.
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11 AVRIL | 68 ANSWERS Boston Bruins Reveal NESN's 7th Player Award Recipient Are any of the following players more deserving of the 7th Player Award over Zacha? | ||
Derek Forbort | 9 | 13.2 % |
Trent Frederic | 23 | 33.8 % |
Connor Clifton | 8 | 11.8 % |
Nick Foligno | 28 | 41.2 % |
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