Tuukka Rask Provides Unique Perspective On The 'Haters' And Boston's Demands For Championships
"People nowadays, they talk in the social media -- whatever the topic is, it seems like everybody has an opinion on everything. So it doesn't bother me."
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"People nowadays, they talk in the social media -- whatever the topic is, it seems like everybody has an opinion on everything. So it doesn't bother me."
Tuukka Rask played through a torn labrum in his hip this postseason, an injury he said he dealt with all season long.
The Boston Bruins have a difficult road ahead if they want to get back to true Cup contention. And they may not be equipped to do it.
It's getting a lot harder for the Bruins to come to terms with their abrupt endings, because the team isn't sure how many more opportunities they'll get as a group.
It's officially "next season" for the Boston Bruins.
As the playoffs wore on, Tuukka Rask wore down. And the Bruins' netminder may require surgery in the coming offseason.
The Boston Bruins' season is over.
It will be Tuukka Time once again for the Bruins in Game 6 against the Islanders.
The Bruins blue line will remain razor thin -- and they may be without their starting goaltender -- as the team looks to stave off elimination in Wednesday night's Game 6.
Bruce Cassidy's comments on Tuukka Rask for the past week-plus have been eyebrow-raising. The coach's comments after pulling the goalie in Game 5 only add to that confusing situation.
The next time they take the ice, the Bruins will be facing elimination.
Tuukka Rask has been arguably the Bruins' best player during their postseason run. On Monday night in Game 5, he was not. So Bruce Cassidy gave him a seat on the bench for the third period.
The Bruins and the Islanders are all knotted up at two games apiece.
Bruce Cassidy didn't love the way that Tuukka Rask tracked pucks in Monday night's overtime loss to the Islanders. A few nights later, in a different venue, the Bruins' bench boss was mighty impressed.
Brad Marchand has struck again. And the Bruins have a 2-1 series lead.
Despite the four goals allowed by Tuukka Rask on Monday night, the Bruins' netminder played very well. But he didn't look great.
After a gut-punch of a loss in Game 2 against the Islanders, it seemed like the Bruins' head coach was pushing away with regard to goaltender Tuukka Rask.
That was incredible. Let's revisit that Game 1 win in front of a full Boston crowd, shall we?
Playoff hockey -- real playoff hockey is back in Boston. And the Bruins have a 1-0 series lead.
"Yeah, I mean, with my style, I could probably play 10 more years if I wanted to. It's just a matter of how long you want to play and that's the question I ask myself."
Bruins president Cam Neely said that the team won't discuss contracts with Tuukka Rask until the postseason ends.
Tuukka Rask is one of the best playoff goaltenders of all time. He just had one of the best playoff series of his career.
There's no doubt that the entire organization holds the highest level of confidence and respect for their current captain in Patrice Bergeron.
The Boston Bruins are moving on.
Taking a closer look at the two goals given up by Tuukka Rask in Game 3 vs. Washington.
