In Boston, a familiar face returned to the ice Monday as David Pastrnak made his first full appearance at Boston Bruins training camp. The star forward had been absent from the official start of camp after dealing with tendinitis in his knee, but his presence immediately lifted the atmosphere among teammates. Fans and teammates alike recognized the energy that comes with having one of the league’s top scorers back on the ice.

Pastrnak’s knee issue is not new. Last season, he tied for third in the NHL with 106 points, all while managing the discomfort of tendinitis. His commitment to conditioning and recovery this offseason has allowed him to return in time for camp, ready to resume practice with the Bruins’ expected top line alongside Morgan Geekie and Elias Lindholm.

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