Pastrnak Returns After Tendonitis; Bruins Rely on Him

David Pastrnak returned to Bruins training-camp practice Monday after being held out last week as a precaution for nagging knee tendinitis, which he played through last season and has managed with summer rehab. He downplayed the injury — saying it improved with more biking and less running — though it isn’t perfect and may require ongoing management. Coaches and teammates said his return boosted energy, and he skated with Elias Lindholm and Morgan Geekie on Boston’s projected top line while the club worked on its power play. Pastrnak was durable in 2024-25, appearing in all 82 games and leading the Bruins with 43 goals and 106 points. After Boston missed the playoffs and retooled its roster over the summer, management is relying on Pastrnak’s leadership to drive a push back into contention. Fans and team officials will be watching whether his tendinitis stays manageable as he resumes a full role in camp and into the regular season.