Tuukka Rask deemed unfit to play, won’t be available vs. Flyers
Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy confirmed on Sunday that goaltender Tuukka Rask has been deemed unfit to play and will not suit up against the Flyers.
Mar 10, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40) during the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Eric Hartline/USA TODAY SportsBruins head coach Bruce Cassidy confirmed on Sunday that goaltender Tuukka Rask has been deemed unfit to play and will not suit up against the Philadelphia Flyers.
“Unfit to participate, feeling better," Cassidy said. "Not going to play today. Hopefully he gets back out on the ice real soon.”
Rask was previously considered a game time decision after coming down with an illness on Saturday.
Boston BruinsTuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins practices at Warrior Ice Arena on July 6, 2020. (Credit: Boston Bruins)
Jaroslav Halak will start for the Bruins in goal against the Flyers, with Daniel Vladar backing him up.
The Bruins take on the Flyers in their first game of the modified 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at 3 p.m. on NBC. You can get the call of the game from Judd Sirott and Bob Beers on 98.5 The Sports Hub, the Sports Hub app, and here at 985TheSportsHub.com.
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