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Boston Bruins: Decision to start Tuukka Rask in Game 6 was a no-brainer

Jun 5, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; New York Islanders right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) attempts a wrap around against Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40) during the first period in game four of the second round in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Tuukka Rask, arguably the best goaltender in Boston Bruins‘ history, has not had an easy career. To start, he had to sit behind Tim Thomas after being drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2005 draft then being traded to the B’s for fellow goalie Andrew Raycroft in June of 2006.