But when training camp starts in the fall, Pastrnak's leadership won’t be a pleasant surprise. It’ll be required as the Bruins try to climb back into contention.

BOSTON — David Pastrnak has known for weeks that Game 82 would be the end of the line for the Boston Bruins. But when the end came Tuesday in a 5-4 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils, the reality of the situation hit Pastrnak hard.

The Bruins finished last in the Atlantic Division despite 100 points from David Pastrnak, which Nikita Zadorov knows can't last.