Rask stopped 32 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old has now lost two straight starts -- poor timing as the Bruins duke it out with the Lightning for top spot in the Eastern Conference -- but Rask also has a .934 save percentage over his last six games. Expect him to tend the twine for at least one of Boston's final two games this weekend as he looks for win No. 35 on the season.

Rask will start Thursday's road game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Rask, who saw a nice 11-game run (10-0-1) come to an end in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Lightning, will look to rebound Thursday in a tilt that carries major playoff implications for the Bruins, who are tied with Tampa Bay for first place in the Eastern Conference standings, with Boston holding a game in hand. Meanwhile, the Panthers are clawing for a wild card spot on the heels of Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Predators. The last time Rask faced Florida the Bruins earned a 5-1 triumph on home ice this past Saturday.

Rask was beaten on four of 36 shots in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Rask was the best player in a scoreless first period, as he held the league's best offense off the board despite Tampa Bay's 17-8 edge in shots. The Finnish netminder was unable to hold off a similar onslaught in the ensuing frame, which saw the hosts light the lamp three times on 16 shots. Rask gave up another goal in the third en route to his first regulation loss since Feb. 24. He was 10-0-1 since that date coming in, so we wouldn't be overly concerned.

Rask is slated to start Tuesday night's road game against the Lightning, the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rask, who started Saturday's 5-1 win over the Panthers, gave way to Anton Khudobin in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flyers. Rask will be back in net for Tuesday's Atlantic Division/Eastern Conference showdown against the Lightning, who will be without top forward Steven Stamkos (lower body). To date, the Bruins have won all three of their games against Tampa Bay this season, outscoring the Lightning 10-4 in the process. Looking ahead, Rask's workload down the stretch figures to hinge on what the Bruins are playing for. With that in mind, the Bruins hold a two-point lead over the Lightning in the standings and have a game in hand.

Rask made 30 saves in 5-1 win over the Panthers on Saturday afternoon.

EDGE Analysis

It was his four consecutive win and 10th in 11 starts. The Bruins are surging as the postseason looms and Rask is a big part of that. His record now stands at 34-11-5.

Rask is preparing for Saturday's matinee against the Panthers in Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Rask has been supported quite well in 2018, as he's crafted 20 wins against an unspectacular .914 save percentage through 25 showings. This will be his first start against the Panthers all season; there could be easier matchups for the Finn since the Cats are averaging three goals per game, 13th in the NHL.

Rask made 26 saves in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Rask was awarded the game's first star in this one even though teammate Patrice Bergeron had a goal and two assists, which shows just how well the Finnish netminder had to play to hold the league's highest-scoring offense to two goals. This important victory pushed Boston into the Atlantic Division lead with 107 points to Tampa Bay's 106, so expect Rask to maintain his usual role as the starter in net down the stretch with the Bruins trying to lock up home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference.

Rask is expected to start games at home against Tampa Bay on Thursday and Florida on Saturday, Eric Russo of the Bruins' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With that in mind, coach Bruce Cassidy relayed that Anton Khudobin would get the start in net Tuesday night in Winnipeg, with an eye toward having Rask continue his strong run Thursday against the Lightning, who currently top the Eastern Conference standings with 106 points through 75 games. Meanwhile, the Bruins have logged 104 points in 74 contests, with Rask currently in the midst of a nine-game points streak (8-0-1).

Rask set aside 24 of 25 shots Sunday for a 2-1 overtime road win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Rask made several big saves, including a play in the first period that saw the Finn turn the puck over behind the cage only to deny a quick Ryan Murphy shot from the doorstep. The only damage against Rask was a bad bounce that went off the end boards and deflected off the Mikko Koivu's stick. A low-maintenance fantasy netminder, Rask now has eight wins in his last 10 appearances for a Boston team that has already clinched a playoff berth.

Rask will be the road starter versus the Wild on Sunday, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rask has a 2.34 GAA and a .917 save percentage, but recently he hasn't quite been up to that level. Over his last 10 games he has a 2.87 GAA and a .905 save percentage. That being said, in that time he has an 8-1-1 record, so he's been getting the offensive support needed to win. The Wild are at home, but they are also on the second night of a back-to-back, which should benefit the Finnish netminder.