Boston Bruins superstar David Pastrnak left the club's latest matchup against the Washington Capitals early due to an upper-body injury. Following the game, Bruins head coach Joe Sacco said that he should have more information on Pastrnak's injury by today.

Bruins star forward David Pastrnak suffered an upper-body injury during Boston's home matchup against the Capitals on Monday.

Boston Bruins leading scorer David Pastrnak left Monday night's game against the Washington Capitals in the second period with an undisclosed upper-body injury and did not return. Coach Joe Sacco provided few details on the 28-year-old forward's condition after the 4-1 victory over the Capitals.

Boston Bruins star forward David Pastrnak was deemed "unlikely to return" to Monday's game against the visiting Washington Capitals due to an upper-body injury.

“He’s a great shooter,” said Brad Marchand, who spoke with Wahlstrom before Saturday’s 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. “He has a very, very dangerous shot. He’s almost like a big Pasta the way he can shoot the puck. He’ll be a weapon in that aspect.”

David Pastrnak celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of the Bruins' game against the Canucks at Rogers Arena on December 14, 2024 in Vancouver. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) NHLI via Getty Images

Bruins superstar David Pastrnak left the Bruins' contest with 8:38 left in the second period due to injury. This is after he had 9:00 of ice time and one shot on goal. Following the game, Bruins head coach Joe Sacco provided a small update about Pastrnak: "He left the game with an upper-body injury.