Bruins leading scorer David Pastrnak leaves game with upper-body injury

By The Associated Press
Boston Bruins right wing Justin Brazeau (55) is congratulated by teammates after his goal against the Washington Capitals during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Charles Krupa]

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins leading scorer David Pastrnak left Monday night’s game against the Washington Capitals in the second period with an undisclosed upper-body injury and did not return. Coach Joe Sacco provided few details on the 28-year-old forward’s condition after the 4-1 victory over the Capitals. Pastrnak skated away gingerly after a seemingly innocuous collision with Capitals forward Tom Wilson about three minutes into the second period. He appeared to be uncomfortable on the bench but did briefly return to the ice before heading to the locker room. The team announced during the third period that he was “unlikely to return,” and he did not.

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