Boston Bruins forwards David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha will be representing Team Czechia in the 2026 Winter Olympics, the team announced on X on Monday.
The two will be joined by Colorado Avalanche’s Martin Necas, New Jersey Devils’ Ondrej Palat as well as Anaheim Ducks’ Radko Gudas and Lukas Dostal.
Pastrnak has been an offensive leader for the Bruins and was named to the NHL’s Second All-Star Team. He totaled 43 goals and 63 assists for 106 points in 82 games last season. The 29-year-old led the team in goals, assists, points, power play goals, power play points and shots this year.
Zacha has also been a large part of the Bruins offense, recording 14 goals and 33 assists during the 2024-25 season.
More teams are expected to release their preliminary rosters Monday, including Team USA, which Charlie McAvoy is projected to be on.
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The Olympics start Feb. 11 with the gold medal game scheduled for Feb. 22.