Czechs in NHL: Zacha scores twice as Pastrňák helps Boston beat Pittsburgh

Czech forward Pavel Zacha scored twice as the Boston Bruins defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 in the NHL on Thursday. His compatriot David Pastrňák assisted on both goals and was named the game's third star, while Zacha earned first-star honours. Zacha's opening goal levelled the score at 1-1 before Boston took a 3-1 lead in the first period. His second goal, his fifth of the season, restored Boston's two-goal advantage after Pittsburgh had narrowed the gap. The Bruins went on to secure their third consecutive victory and now sit second in the Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh suffered its fourth straight defeat.