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David Pastrnak Named Boston Bruins Captain

Boston Bruins superstar winger David Pastrnak has officially been named the 28th captain in franchise history.There were rumors in the last week that Pastrnak would be named Boston’s new team captain, and now it’s official, as the Bruins announced the…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 3:11 PM
David Pastrnak Named Boston Bruins Captain
Key Things to Know
  • David Pastrnak was officially named the 28th captain in Boston Bruins franchise history.
  • The Bruins announced the appointment on social media on Sunday ahead of a press conference.
  • The 30-year-old winger has spent his entire 12-year NHL career with Boston since being drafted in 2014.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Boston Bruins officially named winger David Pastrnak the 28th captain in franchise history on Sunday, confirming prior rumors. The team announced the decision via social media, with a formal press conference scheduled for later in the day.

Pastrnak, 30, was drafted 25th overall by Boston in 2014 and has recorded 420 goals and 933 points across 833 career regular-season games with the club. Last season, the Czech native tallied 29 goals and 100 points for the Bruins.

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