Tuukka Rask G FA Thu 3/8/18 11:32 AM
Tuukka Rask
G FA
Rask will be between the pipes against the Flyers on Thursday, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rask -- who was sidelined for the Bruins' prior two outings -- is riding a 4-2-0 record in his last six contests, despite a less than stellar 3.33 GAA. The netminder will need to step up his game versus Philadelphia, considering the Boston offense will be without Patrice Bergeron (foot) and David Backes (suspension) and may not be able to bail him out again.
Tuukka Rask G FA Tue 3/6/18 7:25 PM
Tuukka Rask
G FA
Rask (lower body) is healthy enough to sit on the bench as a backup for Tuesday's game against Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Rask was deemed doubtful for this game, but he took warmups and it was determined he's healthy enough to be deployed if Anton Khudobin produces a dud or gets injured. This gives Rask a better chance of being pegged for Thursday's start against the Flyers, but that determination will likely be held off until that morning.
Tuukka Rask G FA Mon 3/5/18 1:47 PM
Tuukka Rask
G FA
Rask (lower body) "doesn't look like he'll be able to go" for Tuesday's game against Detroit, according to head coach Bruce Cassidy.
EDGE Analysis
Cassidy also noted the fact that Rask hasn't skated for the past three days as a factor in determining his status, pointing out that the Finnish netminder "probably wants to get in a little work before he goes back in the net." It remains to be seen whether or not the B's will recall another goalie ahead of Tuesday's puck drop, but Anton Khudobin looks set to receive the starting nod at the moment.
Tuukka Rask G FA Sat 3/3/18 4:48 PM
Tuukka Rask
G FA
Rask is suffering from a "very minor" injury ahead of Saturday's game against the Canadiens, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Considering the Bruins have not recalled another goaltender, it's probably safe to assume that the injury isn't significant enough to keep him from playing in an emergency situation. It wouldn't be surprising if the veteran is back in goal for Tuesday's contest against the Red Wings, but Anton Khudobin receives the starting nod Saturday.
Tuukka Rask G FA Thu 3/1/18 11:49 PM
Tuukka Rask
G FA
Rask made 22 saves in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Rask was the beneficiary of a brilliant performance from the team in front of him, as Boston raced out to an 8-3 lead through two periods along with a 28-15 edge in shots. This wasn't his best performance, but things turned out pretty well for Rask considering he was beaten three times in the opening frame.
Tuukka Rask G FA Thu 3/1/18 6:39 PM
Tuukka Rask
G FA
Rask will guard the cage in Thursday's home game against the Penguins, NESN's Jack Edwards reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rask was a little shaky in his last start Tuesday against Carolina, surrendering three goals on 32 shots, but he ultimately did enough to pick up his 25th victory of the campaign. The Finnish netminder will look to keep rolling and secure a second straight win in a home matchup with a Pittsburgh club that's 13-16-3 on the road this season.
Tuukka Rask G FA Wed 2/28/18 12:11 AM
Tuukka Rask
G FA
Rask made 29 saves in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Carolina.
EDGE Analysis
Rask gave up three goals in the first period but wasn't beaten the rest of the way. While he's allowed 12 goals over his past four starts, Rask's 25-11-4 record, 2.23 GAA and .921 save percentage for a Boston team that got even stronger at Monday's trade deadline suggests he remains a set-and-forget option in net.
Tuukka Rask G FA Tue 2/27/18 6:44 PM
Tuukka Rask
G FA
Rask will be the home starter in Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rask enters Tuesday's game with losses in three of his last five starts and a .892 save percentage in that span. A matchup with the Hurricanes is a good chance to get things on track , as they've scored just six goals in five games and failed to convert on their last 14 power-play opportunities. The Bruins have averaged just two goals per game in their last five, though, and they'll be without the offensive support of Patrice Bergeron (foot), who scored four goals and added a helper in his last game meeting with the Hurricanes.
Tuukka Rask G FA Sun 2/25/18 2:23 AM
Tuukka Rask
G FA
Rask made 32 saves in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
The Leafs have been on fire at home -- this was their ninth straight win. After a dominating stretch, Rask has gone 2-3 in his last five starts. And he has allowed 14 goals in those five. Rask is elite; we can't expect him to be perfect all the time. No stress. He'll help you win your league.
Tuukka Rask G FA Fri 2/23/18 1:10 PM
Tuukka Rask
G FA
Rask will tend twine Saturday evening against host Toronto, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rask defeated the Maple Leafs at home with a 23-save performance Feb. 3, and now Kristen Shilton of TSN.ca is reporting that center phenom Auston Matthews is likely out "for a bit" for a Toronto team that is a lock to make the playoffs. With the Bruins scheduled for back-to-back games this weekend, coach Bruce Cassidy has named backup Anton Khudobin the starter for Sunday's road clash with the Sabres, which looks to be the much easier matchup, at least on paper.