Bruins’ Pastrnak, Zacha are among the NHL’s elite duos

Pastrnak and Zacha have combined for 34 points as the Bruins are off to one of the NHL’s hottest starts.

By Kyle Morton · Daily Faceoff

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:20 PM

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David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha have emerged as an elite offensive duo for the Boston Bruins.
The Bruins outscored opponents 10-2 during 166 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time with Pastrnak and Zacha together.
Boston defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2, with Zacha scoring two goals off Pastrnak assists.

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Daily Faceoff highlights Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak and center Pavel Zacha as one of the NHL's elite duos this season. Following a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins where Zacha scored twice with assists from Pastrnak, analysts Tyler Yaremchuk and Jeff Marek praised the Czech pair's dominant 5-on-5 play.

The Bruins hold a 12-4-1 record through 17 games, leading the Atlantic Division. Pastrnak leads Boston with 22 points, while the Bruins have outscored opponents 10-2 during the 166 minutes Pastrnak and Zacha have shared the ice at 5-on-5.

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