Will Tuukka Rask have a new backup for the 2018-19 NHL season? After spending the past two seasons with the Boston Bruins, Anton Khudobin is set to hit the open market when free agency officially begins July 1. While Khudobin has expressed his desire to stay in Boston, there’s always a chance the 32-year-old netminder fields an offer he can’t refuse from another team. To hear Billy Jaffe list a few possible candidates to replace Khudobin should he move on, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
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Bruins Wrap: Anton Khudobin Makes 36 Saves As Boston Beats Sabres 3-0
It has been quite a while since Anton Khudobin has recorded a shutout in an NHL game, but he snapped the years-long drought on Tuesday night as he turned away 36 shots for the Boston Bruins in their 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. It was the backup netminder’s first shutout since Nov. 7, 2015. Jake DeBrusk provided the winning goal for the Bruins in the second period. The rookie winger had an absolute snipe of a goal, going top shelf on Buffalo goalie Robin Lehner’s near side for the winner. Tim Schaller and David Backes added empty netters to seal the deal. With the win, the Bruins improved to
Anton Khudobin Stonewalls Tomas Hertl In Bruins’ Win Over Sharks
Anton Khudobin was on fire Saturday night. The Boston Bruins netminder made countless saves during the B’s 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. Khudobin’s most impressive save might have come during the second period when Sharks center Tomas Hertl had a great opportunity to tie the game on a rush to the net, but the 31-year-old goaltender was able to send his shot away to preserve the B’s lead. Boston has now won two straight games with Khudobin in net. He saved 36 of 37 shots that were sent his way Saturday. You can check out Khudobin’s save on Hertl in the “DCU Save of the Day” video above. Thumbnail photo via
Anton Khudobin Beats Red Wings As Bruins’ Backup Goalie Competition Heats Up
The Boston Bruins improved to 2-0 in the preseason with a 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night at TD Garden. Anton Khudobin, presumably the frontrunner for the team’s backup goalie job, made 20 saves in the victory. The backup netminder position is one of the most interesting roster battles in training camp, and NESN’s Andy Brickley gave his impression of Khudobin’s latest performance in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com