Pastrňák scores and reaches 500 assists in NHL milestone game

Czech forward David Pastrňák scored and added an assist as the Boston Bruins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–2, becoming the sixth Czech player to reach 500 career assists in the NHL. The 29-year-old equalised on a two-man advantage and later assisted the final empty-net goal, earning second star honours. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman led Boston with 41 saves. Elsewhere, Filip Hronek scored Vancouver’s only goal in a 3–1 loss to St. Louis Blues, while Daniel Vladař made 24 saves as Philadelphia beat San Jose 4–1. Pastrňák now leads all Czech players this season with 86 points.