It's Tuukka Time for the Bruins on Jan. 1.

In case a mad dash into the donnybrook and frantic attempts at ditching his equipment didn't tell you, Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask really wanted to have a go with Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard. "A little bit," Rask, who took the loss behind a 23-of-26 effort, said when asked if he wanted to…

Bruce Cassidy has noticed a difference in Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask since his return from a leave of absence.

The 31-year-old has missed the last two games due to a leave of absence for personal reasons.