David Pastrnak had high hopes for the summer, dreaming of bringing the Stanley Cup to Boston. However, his plans changed when he led Czechia to victory in the 2024 IIHF World Championship, defeating Switzerland 2-0 in the final match.
Pastrnak scored a crucial goal in the game, breaking a scoreless tie with a shot from the left circle. His teammate David Kampf sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the last minute, securing the gold medal for Czechia. After the victory, Pastrnak celebrated on the ice, expressing his joy at winning the title in Prague, his home country. The Czech fans set attendance records at the Prague Arena throughout the tournament, and Pastrnak thanked them for their unwavering support. This victory marked Czechia’s seventh world title and first since 2010, making it an even more special achievement for Pastrnak and his teammates.
Pastrnak’s triumph at the World Championship came shortly after his disappointing exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs with the Bruins. He and teammate Pavel Zacha joined the Czech team after
