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Bruins' Pastrnak Frustrated by Controversial Overtime Penalty

2/3/2026

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David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins expressed frustration after scoring what he believed was the game-winning goal in overtime against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
He was penalized for slashing, and officials did not blow the whistle during the play.
The Bruins lost 6-5 in a shootout, with teammates Charlie McAvoy (Boston Bruins) and Morgan Geekie (Boston Bruins) criticizing the lack of calls against Tampa and the timing of the penalty.

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David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins expressed frustration after scoring what he believed was the game-winning goal in overtime against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
He was penalized for slashing, and officials did not blow the whistle during the play.
The Bruins lost 6-5 in a shootout, with teammates Charlie McAvoy (Boston Bruins) and Morgan Geekie (Boston Bruins) criticizing the lack of calls against Tampa and the timing of the penalty.