David Pastrnak achieved his inaugural hat trick of the season, marking a significant highlight in the Bruins' 5-2 triumph over the Colorado Avalanche at TD Garden on Thursday night. Despite showcasing his scoring prowess with double goals in five previous games, Pastrnak had been unable to secure that elusive third goal until now. Reflecting on the achievement, Pastrnak expressed relief, noting the challenges of being stuck at two goals earlier in the season.
In the customary NHL tradition, fans joyfully showered the ice with hats in celebration of Pastrnak's hat trick. Although it's become a trend for players to keep a favorite cap from the tossed collection, Pastrnak didn't get the opportunity to make his selection this time. Nevertheless, he graciously accepted the hat that was handed to him, expressing gratitude to the unknown fan who contributed to the moment. Pastrnak humorously remarked on the hat's wearability and thanked the generous individual for the gesture.
With an impressive record of 29 goals and 35 assists, totaling 64 points in 44 games this season, Pastrnak's performance earned praise from Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery. Recognizing Pastrnak as a league superstar, Montgomery highlighted the player's exceptional all-around game that contributed to Boston's victory.
