Zacha's Hot Streak Boosts Bruins' Playoff Push

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NHL News today, subscribe and stay game ready. Pawel Zaka of the Boston Bruins turned a tough break into a hot streak this season. The 20-year-old center missed the Olympics in February after an upper body injury sidelined him on January 29th, named early to Team Chekia alongside David Pastronak. He skipped the games and focused on recovery instead. As returning from the Olympic break on February 26th, Zaka has exploded for 14 points in 12 games, including 8 goals and 6 assists. That puts him at a career-high 23 goals overall, just 8 points shy of his best season total. His 8 goals since the break tie him for 4th in the league. Fans and teammates have noticed the shift. Zaka called the initial disappointment depressing by motivating, channeling it into controlling what he could on the ice. The second line with Casey Mitalstadt at Wing and Victor Arvetson on the other side has become the Bruins' most consistent unit, thanks to Coach.

1:03Marco Sturms lineup tweak. The trio shown in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets, scoring two quick goals early in the third period. These players came to Boston via smart trades by General Manager Don Swini, turning unwanted assets from other teams into key contributors fighting for playoff spots. With the Bruins tied with the Detroit Red Wings at 38 wins, 23 losses and 8 overtime losses for the Eastern Conference Wild. Cards, Zaka's form comes at a perfect time ahead of Saturday's clash. He's excited to keep building physically and reading the game better in Boston.