Bruins' Pastrnak to make season debut vs. Caps

It's Pasta time.

Boston Bruins superstar David Pastrnak will make his season debut Saturday against the Washington Capitals, head coach Bruce Cassidy told reporters, including NHL.com's Amalie Benjamin.

Pastrnak, 24, underwent a right hip arthroscopy and labral repair in September.

Cassidy confirmed 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 third 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.