Rask turned aside all 33 shots he faced in the Bruins' 1-0 OT win in game 4. They head back to Boston to start the best of 3 to see who moves onto the Eastern Conference Finals. Rask has posted the same 2.26 GAA as Carey Price through the first four games, but a slightly lower SV% at .916.
Rask allowed three goals on 28 shots in a 5-3 win over the Habs in game 2. The Bruins looked like they were going to go down 2-0 heading to Montreal, but they scored four unanswered in the final 10 minutes of the third period to send it back to Quebec knotted up a ones. Rask holds a 2-0 record with a 0.90 GAA and .967 SV% on the road this postseason. There was a lot of chirping between the Habs and Bruins prior to tonight, so game 3 should be a dandy.
Rask allowed four goals on 33 shots in the 4-3 double OT loss in game 1. Rask did not look all that comfortable on Thursday, but he will look to be better this afternoon so the Bruins can tie the series up. The Habs were able to get a lot of traffic in front of Rask, so expect that to be a reoccurring theme throughout this series.
Rask was great in the Bruins' first round win over the Red Wings. He sits atop the NHL with a 1.16 GAA and .961 SV% in the postseason. In four regular season starts against the Canadiens, Rask was 1-2-1 with a 1.95 GAA and .932 SV%. This rivalry goes back a long ways and the goaltending will play a crucial role in who advances to the Eastern Conference Finals.
No reason why Rask wouldn't start Game 2.
Rask was first in shutouts (7), second in SV% (.930), fourth in GAA (2.04) and fifth in wins (36). #VezinaMuch ? The Bruins have the edge in goal, and will lean on Rask to shut down the Red Wings speedy attack. He was 1-3-0 with a 3.29 GAA and .871 SV% against the Red Wings this season.
Bergeron left Saturday's game early and did not return. He is reportedly dealing with a minor injury but is expected to be ready for game 1 of the playoffs.
Rask allowed three goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Wild. Rask has been a little inconsistent down the stretch, but never let that deter you from getting him in the lineup vs. the Sabres. Consider this a fantasy hockey gift from Claude Julien.
Much like the Bruins did with David Krejci on Tuesday, it looks like Bergeron will be a healthy scratch on Thursday vs. the Jets. The Bruins sit atop the NHL, so there is no need to tax their players down the stretch.
Krejci was given a rest day on Tuesday, but will be back in tonight vs. the Jets. Krejci has 17 goals and 49 assists (66 points) in 78 games this season. He has three games left to try and post his second career 50 assist season, and first since 2008-09.
Rask allowed three goals on 24 shots in a shootout loss to Minnesota on Tuesday. Rask has won three of his last five while posting a 2.13 GAA and .927 SV%. Those numbers are right around where he is at on the season (2.06 / .929) and that should continue into the playoffs. After tonight, you might see Rask one more time as the Bruins gear up for a back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday.
Rask allowed two goals on 26 shots in a win over the Flyers on Saturday. Rask is having a ridiculous season. He is fifth in the NHL in Wins (35) and GAA (2.04), third in SV% (.930) and first in Shutouts (7)… It does not get any better than that. It looks like it will be #TuukkaTime tonight and could be #VezinaTime come June.
Rask allowed two goals on 26 shots in a win over the Flyers on Saturday. Rask is having a ridiculous season. He is fifth in the NHL in Wins (35) and GAA (2.04), third in SV% (.930) and first in Shutouts (7)… It does not get any better than that. It looks like it will be #TuukkaTime tonight and could be #VezinaTime come June.
Rask allowed three goals on 20 shots in a loss to the Red Wings on Wednesday. The Bruins were unable to put the Wings away and a couple of late goals stole two points for Detroit. He sat the next night, but will be back in the cage this afternoon vs. Philly. He is 2-0-0 with a 1.92 GAA and .949 SV% vs. the Flyers this season.
Rask stopped 49 of 52 shots in shootout win over the Flyers on Sunday. Another great outing for Rask, who is the hottest goalie in the NHL right now. Rask finished March at 9-1-1 with a 1.69 GAA and .943 SV%, so you would be crazy not to start him every chance you get.
Rask stopped all 28 shots that he faced in a 3-0 win over Chicago on Thursday. He was given Saturday off, but will be back in goal to face Philly this afternoon. He comes into play with an 8-1-1 record, 1.58 GAA and .944 SV% in March. He has also won his only start vs. the Flyers.
Rask allowed a single goal on 22 shots in Monday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Canadiens. The loss snapped a seven-game winning streak for Rask, but it was still a strong outing for fantasy's number-1 goalie. Tonight, he faces Chicago having gone 7-1-1 with a 1.75 GAA and .938 SV% in March.
Rask allowed a single goal on 22 shots in Monday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Canadiens. The loss snapped a seven-game winning streak for Rask, but it was still a strong outing for fantasy's number-1 goalie. Tonight, he faces Chicago having gone 7-1-1 with a 1.75 GAA and .938 SV% in March.
Rask shut the door on 31 of 33 shots in a 4-2 win over the Coyotes on Saturday. The win extended his personal winning-streak to seven games and the Bruins to 12… Yeah, they've won 12 straight. I have said this 51 other times this season, but I'll say it again, Rask is a must-start. He is 1-2-0 with a 2.39 GAA and .926 SV% vs. the Habs this season.
