It appears Tuukka Rask’s leave of absence is over, and now we wait for more answers. The Boston Bruins goalie was on the ice for the team’s practice Tuesday morning, according to reporters in attendance. It’s Rask’s first appearance with the team since being granted a leave of absence for personal reasons on Friday. The nature of those personal reasons is still unclear, and perhaps Rask will speak with the media after Bruins practice. The B’s are going on a four-game road trip which begins Wednesday night in Colorado, and it’s still unclear whether Rask will make the trip with the team. However, goalie Dan Vladar, who was recalled on a... NESN.com
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Tuukka Rask Comes Up Huge For Bruins In Overtime Victory Over Wild
Brad Marchand was the hero for the Boston Bruins on Sunday, but Tuukka Rask certainly deserves his own share of praise. Rask was stellar in the Bruins’ 2-1 overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, stopping 24 of 25 shots. Boston’s goaltender has been on quite the run of late, posting an 8-1-1 record in his last 10 games. After the win over the Wild, NESN’s Andy Brickley and Alex Kraemer broke down Rask’s performance, as well as Patrice Bergeron’s. To hear what they had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Zdeno Chara’s Quick Thinking Saves Potential Goal In Win Over Red Wings
With the game tied in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings threatening, Zdeno Chara came up with a huge save for the Boston Bruins in their 3-1 win at TD Garden on Saturday. Off a shot in front of the net, the puck slowly trickled past goaltender Tuukka Rask, and Chara, who was at the top of the crease, saw the puck and swatted it away before it could cross the goal line. Check out the heads-up play in the “DCU Save of the Day” video above, presented by Digital Federal Credit Union. Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports ... NESN.com
Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Capitals Lineups
In the second game of a back-to-back, the biggest change for the Boston Bruins will be their choice in goaltender, as Anton Khudobin will get the start Thursday against the Washington Capitals at TD Garden. The decision had been made prior to Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings, with Tuukka Rask getting Detroit, and Khudobin handling the Caps. It will be a big test for the Bruins’ backup. After winning four straight starts beginning Nov. 16, the 31-year-old was yanked in his most recent appearance, allowing four goals on 14 shots against the Nashville Predators on Dec. 4. Opposing Khudobin will be Caps netminder Braden Holtby, a wi... NESN.com
Bruins Coach Bruce Cassidy Praises Tuukka Rask’s Effort In Win Over Flyers
Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy had a lot to be happy about after his team’s 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. Boston picked up its sixth win in seven games, and much-maligned goalie Tuukka Rask picked up his second straight win. Cassidy had significant praise for Rask after the game, as the veteran netminder appears to be coming out of his season-long funk. To hear Cassidy’s thought’s on the win, check out the above video “Bruins Overtime Live,” presented by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail photo via Greg M. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
Bruins Notes: Tuukka Rask Comes Up Clutch In Game 5 Win; B’s Penalty Kill Shines
Share this: Tuukka Rask receives a lot of undue criticism, but the Boston Bruins goaltender stepped up in the clutch and saved his team Friday night at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. It took more than four hours, but the B’s won Game 5 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Ottawa Senators in double overtime on a Sean Kuraly goal to force a Game 6 on Sunday. Kuraly’s two goals obviously played a huge part in the 3-2 Bruins win, but Rask deserves an equal amount of credit for his performance. Rask made many tremendous saves, and two of best came after regulation. One robbed Senators forward Viktor Stalberg in the first overtime period. Rask extended his pad to make a great
Tuukka Rask Records Career-High Eighth Shutout Of Season In Bruins’ Win
Share this: The Boston Bruins are headed back to the Stanley Cup playoffs after a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden on Tuesday night. Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask recorded his eighth shutout of the season to eclipse his previous career-high of seven, which he set during the 2013-14 season. The B’s netminder now is tied with Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby for the league lead. To hear Rask’s postgame comments, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link