It’s been several years since Tuukka Rask took over for Tim Thomas as the Bruins’ full-time starter, and he had his share of growing pains in his first few seasons on the job. Now in his seventh year as the team’s true starter, his style and passion are evident, as well as his flaws. For a system-based goalie, Tuukka enjoyed a bit more support from the skaters in front of him during the regular season, with the immediate impact of Charlie McAvoy taking full-time minutes trickling down the defensive sets. Fully recognizing the awesome hot streak from Anton Khudobin, there should never have been doubt that coach Bruce Cassidy would return to Tuukka before long.
Tuukka Rask may not be your favorite goalie, but he got the job done. Mostly.
