Bruins Name David Pastrnak Captain

The Boston Bruins announced today that star winger David Pastrnak has been named the 28th captain in franchise history. Pastrnak has spent the last half-decade as an alternate captain for the team. Boston’s most recent captain was winger Brad Marchand, who held the position until he was traded to the Florida Panthers. Of the Bruins’ trio of alternate captains last season, the choice likely came down to Pastrnak and No. 1 defenseman Charlie McAvoy. Pastrnak has the edge over McAvoy in terms of seniority, having played two more seasons in Boston than the defenseman. But it should be noted that…