Bruins’ Zacha exits game vs. Islanders with lower-body injury

Boston Bruins centre Pavel Zacha (18) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha exited Saturday’s game against the New York Islanders after suffering a lower-body injury.

The 26-year-old left the game in the first period and was not on the ice to begin the second. The Bruins subsequently announced he was done for the night.

It was not clear exactly when or how he suffered the injury.

Zacha has 12 goals and 24 assists for a total of 36 points in 57 games this season.

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