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

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.

New Jersey Devils v Boston Bruins | Maddie Meyer/GettyImagesIt 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. And just how good is Pastrnak? Even when the Bruins looked hopeless in 2024-25, he still ended the campaign with 43 goals and…