Player Discussion Tuukka Rask - Part III - MOD WARNING 671

[hoss75]

Missed the game. Sounds like he was great.

I missed the game, but sounds like he came up big.

What exactly did Cassidy say about Rask? This "criticism" I keep hearing about. I missed it.

He had a very, very good game. Wasn't his best by any stretch , and one goal was maybe the worst I've seen him take his entire career (lost site of the puck completely).
Overall, everyone should be optimistic about the playoffs.

 

[Aeroforce]

He was just named NHLPA Player of the Week.

 

[ReggieMoto]

He was just named NHLPA Player of the Week.

Good for him. It was a good game resulting in a shutout.

 

[PlayoffBeard365]

So Tuukka has ben consistently inconsistent. As a fan I can let it go if he comes out and battles tonight and plays like he can and we get the win. A huge victory that he plays well in and we go on to the Second Season. By the same token if Tuuk lays an egg I will find it difficult to make sound justification for his contract. I hate to make one game a microcosm of benefit analysis but it's time he put his doubters to rest and maybe his teammates too.

Let's go boys!!!

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Let's see the Vezina quality Tuukka we know he can be tonight. This is can be the defining moment for the playoff push. Let's make it happen.

 

[fin8]

Not only will Rask have to play well, he may have to STEAL this game against Tampa. There's a difference.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Not only will Rask have to play well, he may have to STEAL this game against Tampa. There's a difference.

There are plenty of posters on here (the ones who criticize Tuukka the most) who have no idea the difference.

 

[NDiesel]

Oddly enough Rask isn't sick or injured for this one to further put doubt in that silly narrative. Go figure.

 

[Gee Wally]

So.....ahhh...was this ****ing big enough ?

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

This was a bigger game than the Islander game

 

[VanIsle]

Back to back baby

 

[CDJ]

ARe YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?????

can we finally admit the narrative he can't play in big games/can't handle the moment is 100% false....

 

[Hali33]

Credit where it's deserved, he's been outstanding since the criticism.

Responded in the right way.

 

[Seidenbergy]

Tap Out Tuukka

LOL

 

[missingchicklet]

Something like a .970+ save pct his last three games. Hope he has come up big enough.

 

[CDJ]

Tap Out Tuukka

LOL

Can't handle the bright lights

 

[LouJersey]

Shut Out Tuukka is his new name.

 

[BruinDust]

Fresh Tuukka = Elite level goaltender

 

[Dellstrom]

Say what you want about his consistency. He owned it, made no excuses, and ****ing redeemed himself.

What a performance tonight. Any team should fear him going hot into the playoffs. He was incredible early on, faltered in the middle, roared back at the most important time and off into the playoffs he goes.

 

[Seidenbergy]

Last 4 must win games?

4-0
0.75 GAA
.972 save %

2 shutouts

Can't handle the pressure.....

 

[bob27]

He usually does his most impressive work in the playoffs. Excited to see him back there.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Bruins are lucky to have Rask and are set in goal for the next 4 years with one of the best in the game.

Rask says: eat that.

 

[EverettMike]

Tap Out Tuukka

LOL

He's been lights out since he tapped out against the Islanders.

Whether he needed a mental break, or the criticism kicked his competitive juices into gear, or his injury magically improved dramatically, he's looked like a different guy than the guy in net against Tampa last time.

I think his competitive nature kicked in, but i don't care why, only that it has happened.

 

[Marchy63]

He came up big when the team really needed him. He was phenomenal all game long, especially when the game was still close. This was the biggest game of the regular season and he came up huge. This gives the Bruins the option to rest some players and bring up some young guys to get into some action (especially if Marchand gets suspended).

 

[CDJ]

He shut a lot of people up.