David Pastrnak has re-emerged as one of the NHL’s best scorers following his early season slump. Read more on Boston.com.

Pastrnak notched the 18th hat trick of his career as the Bruins turned their best effort in weeks into a badly-needed 6-3 win over the Rangers at TD Garden. Pastrnak had three goals and two assists as Boston ended a bad week on a high note.

David Pastrnak was named the NHL’s first star of the month for January. On Saturday at the Garden, the Bruins’ superstar called dibs on the February honors. Pastrnak enjoyed a four-point day, including a hat trick,