David Pastrnak sent TD Garden into a frenzy on Saturday night, stepping up when it mattered most. After a series of lackluster games against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Bruins’ star rose to the occasion in Game 7, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime. Pastrnak received a perfect pass from Hampus Lindholm and smoothly slotted the puck past Ilya Samsonov, sealing a 2-1 win and securing the Bruins’ spot in the second round.
The four-time All-Star was instantly swarmed by his ecstatic teammates, celebrating their hard-fought victory. A mic’d-up video released by the Bruins captured the pure joy and excitement as Pastrnak’s goal sealed the series win.
Boston didn’t have much time to savor the win, though. The Bruins hit the road Sunday, traveling to Florida to face the Panthers in the second round. Florida cruised past the Tampa Bay Lightning in their first-round matchup, setting the stage for an exciting clash between two Atlantic Division rivals.
Game 1 is scheduled for Monday evening at 8 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena, promising another thrilling round of playoff hockey.
