Pastrnak To Miss At Least Two Weeks After Injuring His Thumb And Undergoing Surgery

Word quickly spread this morning that Bruins right winger David Pastrnak would be sidelined for at least two weeks following surgery on his left thumb.

Pastrnak reportedly fell and injured his thumb following a team sponsorship dinner event on Sunday night.

Pastrnak and several of his teammates attended a sponsorship dinner on Sunday night. At about 11:30, while walking to his transportation, Pastrnak fell and injured his left thumb.

Team will know better in two weeks, but Pastrnak is expected to return and play this season.

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) February 12, 2019

General manager Don Sweeney, addressing the media here at Warrior Ice Arena, says that David Pastrnak underwent a procedure on his left thumb. Repair was successful. He will be out for the next two weeks and then be re-evaluated.

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) February 12, 2019

Huge blow for the Bruins, as they're losing their goals and points leader. For a team that's struggled to find consistent offense behind the top line (and Krejci on the second) this season, this will obviously present a major challenge. Danton Heinen has been playing much better as of late after starting slow, so this is a perfect opportunity for him to keep it up and be a major part of this offense during Pastrnak's absence.

Boston holds a record of 31-17-8, currently third in the Atlantic Division, as just one point separates them between the third (Leafs) and fifth place teams (Canadians). Tonight, they'll host the red-hot Chicago Blackhawks—winners of seven straight—​despite being last in the Central Division at 23-24-9.