Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak is tied with Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews for the NHL goal scoring lead with 43 apiece, but the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy isn't the only award the B's star could win this season.
Pastrnak also ranks among the leading candidates for the Hart Trophy, which is given to the league's most valuable player. The 23-year-old forward is well on his way to becoming the Bruins' first 50-goal scorer since Hall of Fame forward Cam Neely accomplished the feat during the 1993-94 campaign. Pastrnak's latest goal was a game-winner in overtime Wednesday night against the Edmonton Oilers.
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It's not just the sheer amount of goals Pastrnak has scored that's impressive, it's how much of Boston's total offensive production he plays a direct part in creating. No player has scored a higher percentage of his team's goals this season than Pastrnak. Check out the crazy stat below:
In addition to 43 goals, Pastrnak also has tallied 41 assists, which ranks second on the B's. His 84 points place him in a second place tie for the Art Ross Trophy, which is given to the league's leading scorer. It's unlikely Pastrnak will lead the league in scoring, though, as Oilers star Leon Draisaitl leads all players with 95 points.
Pastrnak is enjoying one of the best seasons by a Bruin in a long time, and he has a chance to join Phil Esposito as the only B's players to score 60-plus goals in a single campaign.
