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Will David Pastrnak ever break Phil Esposito’s unthinkable 76-goal record?

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Phil Esposito's 76-goal season in 1970-71 is still the gold standard in Boston Bruins history. But David Pastrnak has shown potential to get there.

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It doesn't matter who you are: 76 goals in one season is remarkable, to say the least. And Phil Esposito drove that point home in 1970-71 when he hit that milestone. He also had legendary campaigns where he put up 68 goals (1973-74), 66 goals (1971-72), and 61 goals (1974-75).

That 61 mark went untouched in the years since until David Pastrnak tied it in 2022-23.