Pastrnak staying with Bruins for rest of season

Boston Bruins left wing David Pastrnak celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015. (Elise Amendola/AP)

David Pastrnak will remain with the Boston Bruins for the rest of the season.

Joe Haggerty on Twitter

Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli held court with members of the media during the first intermission of his team’s game against the New York Rangers on Thursday and informed them of the club’s decision.

Joe Haggerty on Twitter

Joe Haggerty on Twitter

Pastrnak has four goals and an assist in eight games so far with the Bruins, with all four goals coming in the past two games.

The Havirov, Czech Republic native impressed at the World Junior tournament over the holidays and as been equally as dazzling on the ice with the Bruins since returning to the team in January.

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