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Pavel Zacha

Boston Bruins
C Shoots: L ⟷ 6'3" ⚖ 210 lbs 🗓 1997-04-06 📍 Brno, Czech Republic
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
B
Verdict
Exceeding expectation
Solid bar: 52+ pts
84-game pace
59
2G · 5A · 10 GP
Form · last 10
Steady
7 pts (0.70/g) · season 0.70/g
Below (24)Avg (38)Solid (52)Top (72)Elite (90)

Through 10 games in 2026-2027, Pavel Zacha has 2 goals and 5 assists for the Boston Bruins, a 59-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades out as B — exceeding expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 2G and 5A (7 points), a 0.70 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.70.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

10 GP
2 Goals
5 Assists
7 Points
+6 +/-
6 PIM
0 PPG
4 PPP
17 SOG
11.8 S%
5 Hits
18:14 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-202710257+66017518:14
2025-202678303565+428101316416:51
2024-202582143347-82121326319:04
2023-202478213859+12186148018:06
2022-202382213657+26163131016:03
2021-202270152136-21224148016:51
2020-202150171835-11105103017:09
2019-20206582432-1214397016:16
2018-201961131225-615499016:05
2017-20186981725-3302112014:22
2016-20177081624-1719583014:18
2015-20161022+4003016:51
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

28 GP 2 G 12 A 14 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Boston Bruins logo BOS
3 1 1 2 -4 2 1 8 1
2023-2024
Boston Bruins logo BOS
13 1 5 6 +2 4 0 19 0
2022-2023
Boston Bruins logo BOS
7 0 6 6 +1 2 0 15 0
2017-2018
New Jersey Devils logo NJD
5 0 0 0 -1 6 0 5 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

2.3 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.7 G/60 Goals per 60 min
12.2 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
37 SAtt Shot attempts
50.0% FO% Faceoff win %
0.56 TK/GV 5 TK / 9 GV
5 BLK Blocked shots
1 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

42.9% 1° Pts % 3 primary pts
50.0% Clutch 1 GWG+OTG
55s Shift Avg 199 total shifts
0.19 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
1.0 PEN/60 3 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 10 games this season

Consistency Score
0.78
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
1
Longest: 4 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 5 1 3 4 7 0.80
✈️ Away 5 1 2 3 10 0.60
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
10 games played 5 point games (50%) 2 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-10-22 NSH team logo NSH W 6-0 0 2 2 +4 1 1 0 16:11
2026-10-21 @ DAL team logo DAL L 2-3 0 0 0 -1 4 0 0 21:22
2026-10-17 @ ANA team logo ANA W 4-2 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 17:04
2026-10-14 @ SJS team logo SJS W 6-3 1 0 1 +1 1 1 0 17:32
2026-10-10 PHI team logo PHI W 5-1 1 0 1 +1 1 0 0 19:16
2026-10-08 UTA team logo UTA W 6-1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 16:25
2026-10-05 OTT team logo OTT L 1-4 0 0 0 -1 1 1 2 20:02
2026-10-04 @ MIN team logo MIN L 1-4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 19:27
2026-10-03 @ WPJ team logo WPJ W 4-3 0 0 0 +2 3 0 3 18:34
2026-09-30 NYR team logo NYR W 3-0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 15:24
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  3. Breakout · Pavel Zacha's Analytics Tell a Different Story Than His Shooting PercentagePavel Zacha has emerged as a key contributor for the Boston Bruins this season, but questions remain about the sustainability of his current production levels. The…
  4. Recap · Pavel Zacha's Two Third-Period Goals Showed Why Boston Still Believes in This GroupThe Boston Bruins trailed 3-0 after the first period Sunday night at Nationwide Arena, the kind of deficit that separates teams built for April from those just playing…
  5. Recap · Boston's Defensive Foundation Fuels 6-3 Victory Over MinnesotaThe Boston Bruins defeated the Minnesota Wild 6-3 Saturday night at TD Garden in a victory that showcased balanced offensive production and solid goaltending. While…
  6. Recap · Winnipeg's Power Play Scored Once. Their Season Is Slipping Away Because of Everything Else.The Winnipeg Jets managed to convert one of their power play opportunities Thursday night at TD Garden, which sounds like a reasonable return until you realize it was…
  7. Recap · Pittsburgh's Overtime Magic Masks a Troubling Pattern That Won't Fool Anyone Much LongerThe Pittsburgh Penguins pulled off another one of their trademark escapes Saturday night, edging the Boston Bruins 5-4 in overtime at PPG Paints Arena. But here's the…
  8. Analysis · Boston Was the Luckiest Team in Hockey. Then It Bought JJ Peterka.Boston was a 47 percent team at 5-on-5, 20th in chances created and 28th in chances allowed, and won 100 points on 51 goals of finishing and goaltending luck, the most…

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Pavel Zacha — frequently asked

Is Pavel Zacha still in the NHL?
Yes. Pavel Zacha is on the Boston Bruins roster.
Is Pavel Zacha having a good season?
Pavel Zacha has 2G-5A-7P in 10 games (2026-2027), a 59-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades as B: a solid top-six pace. Over his last 10, he has 2G and 5A (7 pts).
How is Pavel Zacha playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Pavel Zacha has 2 goals and 5 assists (7 points, 0.70 per game) versus a season rate of 0.70. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Pavel Zacha have in 2026-2027?
Pavel Zacha has 2 goals in 10 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Boston Bruins.
How many points does Pavel Zacha have this season?
Pavel Zacha has 7 points (2 goals, 5 assists) in 10 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Pavel Zacha on pace for?
Through 10 games in 2026-2027, Pavel Zacha is on pace for 59 points over the full 84-game season (7 so far).
What is Pavel Zacha's career high in points?
Pavel Zacha's career high is 65 points — 30G and 35A in 78 games in 2025-2026.
What team is Pavel Zacha on?
Pavel Zacha currently plays for the Boston Bruins in the NHL.
Is Pavel Zacha playing tonight?
The Boston Bruins play next on October 24, 2026, at home against the San Jose Sharks.
How old is Pavel Zacha?
Pavel Zacha is 29 years old. He was born on April 6, 1997.
Where is Pavel Zacha from?
Pavel Zacha is from Brno, Czech Republic.
How much does Pavel Zacha weigh?
Pavel Zacha weighs 210 lb (95 kg).
What position does Pavel Zacha play?
Pavel Zacha plays center for the Boston Bruins.
What number does Pavel Zacha wear?
Pavel Zacha is number 18 for the Boston Bruins.
Does Pavel Zacha shoot left or right?
Pavel Zacha shoots left-handed.
How many career points does Pavel Zacha have?
Pavel Zacha has 414 career NHL points in 716 regular-season games.