David Pastrňák gave Boston a 2:1 win over Toronto in the decisive seventh game with a goal in overtime and advancement to the second round of the NHL playoffs. The chance that the Czech hockey star and his teammate Pavel Zacha will play at the home world championship has thus decreased. On the other hand, the overseas season ended for David Kämpf.
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7:26 5. 5. 2024 (Updated: 9:59 a.m. 5/5/2024)
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David Pastrňák rejoices with his teammates from Boston | Source: Profimedia
Pastrnak responded in the best possible way to Boston coach Jim Montgomery’s critical words.
He has to add pasta, says the Boston coach to the Czech forward. A decisive duel awaits the Bruins
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The coach said following the last game that the leaders have to be the best on the ice and that they have to come up with more. He named Pastrňák, who became the hero of the seventh duel.
The native of Havířovsk was the fastest at the thrown puck, which bounced conveniently in front of the goal, he did not rush and started the euphoria in the Bruins camp with a backhand loop.
Pastrňák’s shot
Boston, which lost a 3-1 lead in the series, was losing from the 50th minute on a goal by William Nylander. Defender Hampus Lindholm equalized in just 81 seconds, following which Pastrňák put the puck in from the middle zone in time 61:54. The Czech forward scored five points (3+2) in the series.
A response to criticism
Pastrňák became a hero at the right moment and also responded to the criticism of coach Jim Montgomery, who said two days ago that he expects more from the Czech star and that he must improve.
Pastrňák understood the coach and revealed that he had no problem with his words. “I told him that if I were the coach and he was in my position, I would do the same,” said Pastrňák, who did not score in games 5 and 6.
“He tries to get the best out of every player. He expected more. I agreed that I had to be better. I took it like a man and tried to be better. And I can still be better,” he continued.
Montgomery added that Pastrňák had been in a good mood since the morning. “He came in, he was smiling, and I immediately heard, ‘So coach, did you sleep well?’ When I saw his state of mind, I knew he would play well,” Montgomery said, praising Pastrnak’s performance as well.
“He was very dynamic. I think he held the puck most often, created shots. At the same time, he didn’t force himself into things that sometimes happen to talented offensive players.”
Boston will face Florida, which eliminated Tampa Bay in five games, in the second round. Another pair consists of Carolina with the New York Rangers and Edmonton with Vancouver. Colorado will face an opponent from the Dallas-Vegas series, which also reached a decisive seventh game.
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