“That’s outrageous,” said a smiling Oliver Wahlstrom after his first practice with his new club at the Scotiabank Saddledome Monday afternoon. “I mean, Pasta is Pasta.” Marchand made the comparison because, like David Pastrnak, Wahlstrom is known for having a heavy shot in his arsenal.

The Boston Bruins acted quickly when the New York Islanders placed forward Oliver Wahlstrom on the waiver wire, claiming him and bringing him to the team that he grew up rooting for. He’s the newest face on the Bruins roster that has struggled to put together consistent performances this season,