David Pastrnak leads the league in one category since joining the NHL

After opening the scoring against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night, Pastrnak moved three goals ahead of Alexander Ovechkin in one specific stat since he joined the NHL.

Pasta has the most opening goals in a game since his rookie season in 2014-15, with 59. See below:

In 25 games this season, the 26-year-old has registered 18 goals and 18 assists and is currently 7th in league scoring.