The Boston Bruins have elevated forward David Pastrnak to the role of team captain, marking the 28th player to lead the franchise in its history. Pastrnak follows in the footsteps of legendary leaders, including 16 Hockey Hall of Fame honorees among past captains. The announcement comes as the Bruins continue to build on a recent tradition of strong on-ice leadership. Fans and analysts will be watching to see how the new captain influences the team’s direction in the coming season.

The Boston Bruins announced today that David Pastrnak has been named the 28th captain in franchise history. Pastrnak joins a distinguished group of former Bruins captains, including 16 Hockey Hall of ...