David
Pastrnak
R · BOS · Offensive · Excellent
- PAL
- 89
- WAR
- 3.5
- Value
- 74
- PTS
- 100
2025-26№ 20 / 615
David Pastrnak (Boston Bruins) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
David Pastrnak
#88RPlays: Right wing · 1% of faceoffs
Boston Bruins
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 90 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : May 24, 1996 · Havirov, Czechia
Drafted : 2014 · BOS · round 1, pick #25
Contract : $11,250,000 · 2023-24 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $4,500,000NMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Boston Bruins | 18 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | Boston Bruins | 77 | 29 | 71 | 100 | 72 |
| 2024-25 | Boston Bruins | 82 | 43 | 63 | 106 | 42 |
| 2023-24 | Boston Bruins | 82 | 47 | 63 | 110 | 47 |
| 2022-23 | Boston Bruins | 82 | 61 | 52 | 113 | 38 |
| 2021-22 | Boston Bruins | 72 | 40 | 37 | 77 | 20 |
| 2020-21 | Boston Bruins | 48 | 20 | 28 | 48 | 24 |
| 2019-20 | Boston Bruins | 70 | 48 | 47 | 95 | 40 |
| 2018-19 | Boston Bruins | 66 | 38 | 43 | 81 | 32 |
| 2017-18 | Boston Bruins | 82 | 35 | 45 | 80 | 37 |
| 2016-17 | Boston Bruins | 75 | 34 | 36 | 70 | 34 |
| 2015-16 | Boston Bruins | 51 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 20 |
| 2014-15 | Boston Bruins | 46 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 8 |
| NHL totals | 850 | 428 | 527 | 955 | 420 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Boston Bruins | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| 2023-24 | Boston Bruins | 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25 |
| 2022-23 | Boston Bruins | 7 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Boston Bruins | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | Boston Bruins | 11 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 8 |
| 2019-20 | Boston Bruins | 10 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Boston Bruins | 24 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 4 |
| 2017-18 | Boston Bruins | 12 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 8 |
| 2016-17 | Boston Bruins | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Playoff totals | 96 | 42 | 52 | 94 | 65 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophyonce · 2019-20
David Pastrnak: our analysis
2025-26 season: 77 GP, 29 G, 71 A, 100 PTS, +4 +/-, 20:39 TOI. WAR 3.5 (20th of 615) · PAL 89, excellent.
In 2025-26, David Pastrnak, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 89 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 3.5 ranks 20th among 615 regulars, among the league's elite.
His strengths: power play (99, among the best in the league), offense (98, among the best in the league) and shooting (82, well above average). On the other hand, defense (11, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+9.0); his biggest cost: EV defense (-1.2).
A marked decline: his PAL was 97 in 2024-25, against 89 now; his WAR went from 5.1 to 3.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 74 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
David Pastrnak's story
Growing up in Havířov, David Pastrňák left the Czech junior ranks for Sweden as a teenager and quickly drew attention with his scoring. In 2011–12 he led the Czech under-18 league with 41 goals and 68 points, and the following season he moved to Södertälje SK’s junior program, where he also began watching NHL hockey regularly.
Boston selected him 25th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Pastrňák signed an entry-level deal on 15 July 2014, began the year with the Providence Bruins in the AHL and made his NHL debut on 24 November 2014. He notched his first two NHL goals on 10 January 2015 and soon established himself as a regular in Boston’s lineup.
From a promising rookie to a perennial offensive leader, Pastrňák’s career in Boston has been marked by milestone performances and contract stability. He joined an elite forward group in 2016–17 and led the team in scoring that season. Highlights include multiple hat-tricks in both the regular season and playoffs, sharing the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy in 2019–20 after a 48-goal campaign, an eight-year, $90 million extension in 2023, and being named the Bruins’ captain on 27 September 2026.
Internationally, Pastrňák has represented the Czech Republic at junior and senior levels, taking part in several World Championships and contributing to his country’s tournament appearances. On the ice his game is defined by goal-scoring touch and offensive versatility: a precise shot, consistent production across full seasons and a knack for big performances in key moments, traits that have kept him among the NHL’s top scorers and a central figure for Boston.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 20:28
- PP TOI/GP
- 4:05
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:02
- Pts/GP
- 1.33
- EV points
- 16
- Hits
- 18
- Blocks
- 7
- Takeaways
- 4
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 48.7 %
- Off. zone starts
- 43.9 %
- Faceoffs
- 42.9 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
102between 76 and 120 (80% range)
- Goals
- 31
- Assists
- 71
- Games
- 81
So far: 24 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 1.23 pts per game (last season: 1.30).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Stable
- Points per game: 1.34 in 23-24, 1.30 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 97 → 89
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 30: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 86 %
91
Star
- SK
- Skating
- 71
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 72
- Confidence 88 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 93
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 88
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 71
- Confidence 88 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 50
- Confidence 67 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 84
- Confidence 88 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 96
- Confidence 86 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 88
- Confidence 86 %
- DF
- Defense
- 61
- Confidence 84 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 84
- Confidence 61 %
- EX
- Experience
- 92
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating71
- Top speed (35 %)35.7 · 70
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)4.194 · 68
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.2 · 77
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.7 · 66
ST — Strength72
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.722 · 71
- Body mass (50 %)-0.243 · 74
EN — Endurance93
- Ice time per game (45 %)18.6 · 93
- Total ice time (20 %)1,521 · 93
- Shift length (15 %)52.5 · 91
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17.7 · 93
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.365 · 87
DU — Durability88
- Share of games played (100 %)0.884 · 88
CK — Checking71
- Hits /60 (70 %)3.338 · 69
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.692 · 69
- Season volume (10 %)4.466 · 78
FG — Fighting50
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.656 · 50
DI — Discipline84
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.058 · 86
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.827 · 67
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)1.167 · 89
PA — Passing96
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)1.684 · 97
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.641 · 85
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.364 · 94
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)6.275 · 91
- Assist consistency (10 %)1.071 · 94
SC — Scoring88
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.4 · 89
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)1.111 · 88
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.844 · 86
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.362 · 76
- xG per shot (10 %)0.073 · 50
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)22.6 · 97
DF — Defense61
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.038 · 68
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.215 · 61
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.846 · 61
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.048 · 82
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.904 · 45
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)58.9 · 72
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)1.435 · 51
PS — Penalty shot84
- Shootouts (60 %)29.3 · 49
- Penalty shots (40 %)30.6 · 98
EX — Experience92
- Career regular-season games (65 %)95
- Career playoff games (25 %)86
- NHL seasons (10 %)87
OV — Overall91
- SC · Scoring (28 %)88
- PA · Passing (22 %)96
- DF · Defense (18 %)61
- SK · Skating (12 %)71
- EN · Endurance (8 %)93
- DI · Discipline (5 %)84
- ST · Strength (4 %)72
- CK · Checking (3 %)71
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 91 | 71 | 88 | 61 |
| 2024-25 | 98 | 79 | 96 | 65 |
| 2023-24 | 97 | 84 | 97 | 60 |
| 2022-23 | 97 | 87 | 98 | 63 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
3.5
wins above replacement
20 of 615
PAL Rating
89/ 100
Performance · Excellent
47 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
74/ 100
Good value
11.25 M$ · expected PAL 76
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 96
- Defense
- 15
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- Offense
- 98
- Creation
- 69
- Shooting
- 82
- Possession
- 50
- Defense
- 11
- Discipline
- 79
- Power play
- 99
- Penalty kill
- 44
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BOS | 3.5 | 89 | 74 | 11.25 M$ |
| 2024-25 | BOS | 5.1 | 97 | 94 | 11.25 M$ |
| 2023-24 | BOS | 4.3 | 97 | 91 | 11.25 M$ |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 5.4 | 98 | 96 | 6.67 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
76/ 100
Very good
better than 76% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
85/ 100
Very good
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
46/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 100 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 100
- Shot selection
- 6
- Penalties drawn
- 93
- Puck management
- 15
Defense
- Takeaways
- 79
- Discipline
- 17
- Safe zone exits
- 74
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BOS | 76 | 85 | 46 |
| 2024-25 | BOS | 94 | 83 | 88 |
| 2023-24 | BOS | 80 | 55 | 84 |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 60 | 33 | 79 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
3.5
wins above replacement
2.1 to 5.6 — 90% interval
20 of 615 forwards
+18.7 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +9.0
- EV defense
- -1.2
- Power play
- +3.8
- Penalty kill
- +0.0
- Shooting
- +1.7
- Penalties
- +1.4
- Average → replacement
- +4.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BOS | 77 | 3.5 | 2.1 to 5.6 | 20/615 |
| 2024-25 | BOS | 78 | 5.1 | 3.1 to 7.7 | 3/596 |
| 2023-24 | BOS | 82 | 4.3 | 2.4 to 7.6 | 10/608 |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 82 | 5.4 | 2.9 to 8.5 | 5/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 153.4 km/h98th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.3 km/h53rd percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1440th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 41.5 %44th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 88.4 km94th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 6.09 km91st percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 38.7 %12th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 19.7 %99th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 38.8 %61st percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6198th percentile | 893rd percentile | 13.1 %51st percentile |
| High danger | 1589th percentile | 386th percentile | 20.0 %56th percentile |
| Mid range | 2799th percentile | 599th percentile | 18.5 %69th percentile |
| Long range | 11100th percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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NYRDavid Pastrnak: frequently asked questions
How many goals does David Pastrnak have in 2026-27?
David Pastrnak has 8 goals and 24 points (16 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is David Pastrnak?
David Pastrnak is 30 years old: he was born on May 25, 1996.
How tall is David Pastrnak, and how much does he weigh?
David Pastrnak is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 198 lb (90 kg).
Where is David Pastrnak from?
Czechia: David Pastrnak was born in Havirov, Czechia.
What team does David Pastrnak play for?
David Pastrnak plays for the Boston Bruins in the NHL, at R, wearing number 88.
Is David Pastrnak injured?
No: David Pastrnak is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is David Pastrnak?
David Pastrnak produced 3.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 20th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 89 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does David Pastrnak make?
David Pastrnak earns $11.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 74 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does David Pastrnak's contract end?
David Pastrnak's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is David Pastrnak overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 74 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is David Pastrnak a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 20th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is David Pastrnak getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 97 in 2024-25 to 89 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has David Pastrnak played lately?
Over his last 10 games, David Pastrnak has 14 points (5 goals, 9 assists).
What are David Pastrnak's career stats?
Over his NHL career, David Pastrnak has 850 games, 428 goals, 527 assists and 955 points. His best season: 2022-23, with 113 points in 82 games.
Where was David Pastrnak drafted?
David Pastrnak was drafted 25th overall (round 1) by Boston Bruins in 2014.
Is David Pastrnak better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 1.56 points per game at home (14 in 9 games) and 1.11 on the road (10 in 9 games).
How does David Pastrnak perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, David Pastrnak has 96 games and 94 points in his career. His pace (0.98 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (1.12).
Which player is most similar to David Pastrnak?
Macklin Celebrini: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Macklin Celebrini's page →Is David Pastrnak a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a top-tier pick: our projection has him at 102 points in 2026-27, or 1.26 points per game.
Is David Pastrnak related to anyone famous?
Yes: Milan Pastrňák (father, former professional player and later a coach).
Is David Pastrnak married?
Yes, married to Rebecca Rohlsson in 2024.
What is David Pastrnak's nationality?
David Pastrnak is Czech. Internationally: Czech Republic — bronze at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka; silver at the 2014 U18 World Championship; 5th place at the 2016 World Championship; played at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey; gold at the 2024 World Championship (scored the winning goal in the final, named player of the game); tournament-leading scorer, named best forward and to the all-star team at the 2025 World Championship; named to represent the Czech Republic at the 2026 Winter Olympics and served as one of two flag bearers at the opening ceremony.
What awards has David Pastrnak won?
Winner, NHL All-Star Skills Competition Accuracy Shooting — 2019 ; Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy — 2020 ; Named player of the game in the final and champion at the World Championship — 2024 ; Named best forward and to the tournament all-star team at the World Championship — 2025 ; Atlantic Division captain at the 2020 NHL All-Star Game.
How many championships has David Pastrnak won?
2: Presidents' Trophy with the Boston Bruins (best regular-season team) — 2023; World Championship with the Czech Republic — gold medal 2024.
What is David Pastrnak's nickname?
He is nicknamed Pasta.
Where did David Pastrnak play before turning pro?
Södertälje SK (junior squad 2012–13; promoted to Södertälje SK senior team in Sweden's Allsvenskan for 2013–14).
How many points is David Pastrnak projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 102 points in 81 games in 2026-27 (76 to 120 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Boston Bruins teammates
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