The Boston Bruins are off to a strong start this season and will likely get star winger David Pastrnak back in the lineup for Saturday's tilt with the Washington Capitals.
Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy said he intends to play Pastrnak as long as he gets final clearance from the club's medical staff following Saturday's morning skate, according to WEEI's Scott McLaughlin.
Pastrnak, 24, underwent a right hip arthroscopy and labral repair in September. He said he's 100% ready to go, McLaughlin adds.
Cassidy confirmed that Pastrnak will rejoin Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron in his typical spot on the top line.
The sniper co-led the NHL with 48 goals in 2019-20 to capture his first career Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy. He also tallied a team-leading and career-best 95 points through 70 games.
Pastrnak ranks fourth in goals (155) since the start of the 2016-17 season and second in power-play markers with 60.
The Bruins are 5-1-1 this season and sit second in the East division entering Friday's action.
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