Rask (upper body) could return to action as soon as Sunday against the Capitals , Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Bruins have named Jeremy Swayman the starter for Saturday's game versus the Flyers, but it's possible Rask could be activated for Sunday's tilt, per coach Bruce Cassidy. If not, Daniel Vladar would draw the assignment. Either way, it appears as though Rask is nearing a return to action, barring any setbacks with what's suspected to be a back issue.

Rask (upper body) skated Thursday but remains day-to-day.

EDGE Analysis

Rask, who is thought to be dealing with a back issue, hasn't played since March 25, but his presence on the ice offers hope that he could return to action before too long. With Jaroslav Halak in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, Jeremy Swayman and Daniel Vladar will continue to handle Boston's netminding duties heading into Thursday night's game against the Capitals.

Rask (upper body) won't suit up Monday or Tuesday against the Flyers, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Daniel Vladar will start Monday. Rask will travel with the team on its three-game road trip that concludes in Philadelphia on Saturday, so he's not expected to miss too much time. Rask has accrued a .907 save percentage and an 8-4-2 record through 15 appearances this year.

Rask (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Rask has missed the Bruins' last five games, so he'll be eligible to return whenever he's ready. The 34-year-old is believed to be dealing with a back injury, and he doesn't have a timeline to return yet.

Rask (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Penguins, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, Rask is still undergoing treatment for his upper-body injury, which is thought to be a back issue. His status for Boston's back-to-back games Monday and Tuesday thus remains unclear. In the meantime, look for Jaroslav Halak to draw the start in goal for the Bruins on Saturday afternoon.

Rask (upper body) won't play Thursday night against the Penguins, Eric Russo of the Bruins' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Daniel Vladar will be backed up by Jaroslav Halak on Thursday and looking ahead, it doesn't seem likely that we'll see Rask -- who's thought to be nursing a back issue -- start again before the beginning of next week, when the Bruins play back-to-back games Monday and Tuesday.

Rask (upper body) won't play Tuesday night against New Jersey, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a result, either Jaroslav Halak or Daniel Vladar will draw the start in goal for Boston on Tuesday, while Rask's status for Thursday's game versus the Penguins is cloudy.

Rask (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Sabres or Sunday versus New Jersey, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The report suggests via coach Bruce Cassidy that Rask's upper-body injury isn't thought to be major, but the Bruins will play it safe with their No. 1 goalie and hold him out this weekend. Now it remains to be seen if Jaroslav Halak will draw back-to-back starts or give way to either Daniel Vladar or Jeremy Swayman in one of the Bruins' two weekend contests.

Rask (upper body) wasn't at practice Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Rask, who returned to action Thursday night against the Islanders, lasted just 20 minutes before being forced out of the game with an upper-body injury. As a result, his status for back-to-back games Saturday against the Sabres and Sunday versus New Jersey is cloudy.

Rask won't return to Thursday's game against the Islanders after suffering an upper-body injury during the first period.

EDGE Analysis

Rask stopped all six shots that he faced before suffering this injury. Jaroslav Halak will take over in net for now. The Bruins should provide an update on Rask's condition after the game or at some point Friday.