Fueled by David Pastrnak's outstanding offensive output, the Boston Bruins concluded January 2026 with a strong 11-2-1 record. Aided by his performance, the Bruins also maintained a perfect 9-0-0 record on home ice at TD Garden throughout the month.
Pastrnak's January surge saw him accumulate a remarkable 4 goals and 23 assists in just 12 games. His playmaking ability was on full display, including a game against the New York Rangers where he assisted on all three of Boston's goals. On January 10th, in a 10-2 victory against the New York Rangers, Pastrnak became only the third player in Bruins history to record six assists in a single game, joining Bobby Orr and Ken Hodge. He also became the first Bruin to record six points in a regular-season game since Ray Bourque in 1990.
Pastrnak's consistent performance translated to a notable achievement, as he recently reached the 900-career point milestone. On January 27th, Pastrnak scored 15 seconds into overtime against the Nashville Predators, securing a 3-2 victory for the Bruins. In the same game, Pastrnak recorded his 22nd goal of the season and an assist. He also extended his point streak to eight games. During this stretch, he has tallied three goals and 14 points.
Bruins head coach Marco Sturm acknowledged Pastrnak's impact on the team's success in January. Sturm specifically highlighted Pastrnak's outstanding play, as well as the strong performance of the team's goalies.
Looking ahead, the Bruins aim to maintain their momentum as they push for a playoff spot. According to Ticketmaster, tickets for Bruins games range from $50 to $649.99.
