Rask will start in goal Wednesday, facing the Capitals in the road opener.

EDGE Analysis

Rask posted a 34-14-5 record, 2.36 GAA and .917 save percentage in the regular season of 2017-18, but his save mark -- which is considered the best indicator of a goalie's individual performance -- shrinked to a .903 value in the postseason. The Finnish veteran reportedly will cede Thursday's road start versus the Sabres to Islanders castoff Jaroslav Halak.