Report: Bruins not expecting Rask to continue comeback bid
The Boston Bruins don't expect goaltender Tuukka Rask to continue his comeback attempt, sources told The Athletic's Fluto Shinzawa.
Rask worked his way back from offseason hip surgery and signed a $1-million contract with the Bruins in January. He played in four games but was placed on injured reserve shortly after letting in five goals on 27 shots in his last appearance Jan. 24.
The 34-year-old is discussing his future with his family and may finalize his retirement decision in the next few days, Shinzawa reports.
He didn't look like his old self across his four contests, as he managed just an .844 save percentage. Head coach Bruce Cassidy noted after Rask's last appearance that the veteran wasn't "where he needs to be."
Rask has manned the crease in Boston for much of the last decade. He boasts a 308-165-66 career record alongside an impressive .921 save percentage and 2.28 goals-against average. Only Dominik Hasek and Ken Dryden have better career save percentages in NHL history (minimum 300 games).
The Bruins' crease has been occupied by a tandem of Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark in Rask's absence.