Fansided · Sep 29, 2015
Boston Bruins: Tuukka Rask Shakes Off The Rust
Tuukka Rask had to scrape off a little rust last night as he played his first preseason game. The Bruins netminder stopped 21 of 24 shots(.875 save percentage)against the Detroit Red Wings. The Bruins dropped their first preseason game, falling to Detroit 3-1. The B’s still have an impressive 4-1 record.
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While some fans may be concerned with a sub-900 performance, it’s only the preseason. The Boston Bruins were still holding tryouts for potential defensemen. Those rookies were going up against Detroit’s NHL roster. A rusty goaltender plus green blueliners will usually equal a rough match. Still, Bruins bench boss Claude Julien was satisfied with the outcome.