“Sad it’s over”: David Pastrnak makes feelings known after Bruins complete their 2024-25 season

Modified Apr 16, 2025 10:03 GMT

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David Pastrnak was disappointed after the Boston Bruins concluded their 2024-25 regular season with a 5-4 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.

The Bruins were eliminated from playoff contention in early April, marking the first time they failed to qualify since 2016.

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Following the loss to the Devils, David Pastrnak told reporters:

"Sad it’s over, obviously. That’s pretty much the only answer I can give right now. Like I said, just finished the game, so don’t want to get too deep. I’ll get a chance to speak in a couple days with you guys. It’s tough. You want to keep playing as a player, and I’ll leave it at that."

David Pastrňák was a top performer for the Boston Bruins this season. He finished the season strong, tying for third in the league with 106 points.

The Boston Bruins' struggles stemmed from multiple issues, such as injuries, subpar performances from key players, and a change in coaching. The club ended the season at the bottom of the Atlantic Division and ranked 29th in the overall NHL standings.

This positions the Bruins favorably for a high selection in the upcoming NHL draft lottery, with a strong possibility of landing one of the top five picks.

David Pastrnak's Bruins fall to Devils in season finale

On Tuesday, the Boston Bruins lost their season finale 5-4 in overtime to the New Jersey Devils at TD Garden.

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Timo Meier opened the scoring for the Devils at 7:25 into the first period. Morgan Geekie tied it 1-1 for the Bruins at 8:43. David Pastrnak restored the Bruins' lead.

The Devils fought back, with two quick goals in less than 30 seconds from Stefan Noesen and Simon Nemec putting them ahead 3-2. Dawson Mercer increased the lead to 4-2 after scoring on the power play at 13:37. John Farinacci cut the deficit to 4-3 for the Bruins before heading into the final period.

Murak Khusnutdinov tied it 4-4 for the Bruins at 5:08. The New Jersey Devils eventually came out on top, with Brian Dumoulin scoring the winner at 1:30 into overtime.

Also Read: 5 most disappointing Boston Bruins personnel after elimination from 2025 playoffs contention

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Abhishek is an NHL writer at Sportskeeda with over 2 years of sports reporting experience and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He became a fan of ice hockey after watching NHL fight videos on YouTube, which led to him professionally writing about the sport and his continued interest in all things hockey.

A fan of the Boston Bruins, Abhishek considers their incredible comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 playoffs as the most iconic moment in the NHL. His admiration for the six-time Stanley Cup winners also comes from the team’s storied history, distinctive black and gold uniform and their success in the sport. His all-time favorite NHL players are Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, for their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.

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