Tuukka Rask News

Mark Recchi scored twice in the final three minutes, and Tuukka Rask stopped 32 shots for host Boston.

Boston's David Krejci beats Leafs goalie Vesa Toskala on a second-period breakaway.

It looked almost like a youngsters Hockey camp yesterday for the Bruins at Ristuccia Arena.

Let go by the Maple Leafs in a 2006 trade, 22-year-old Tuukka Rask has been a shutdown goalie this season for the Bruins.

He got similar reviews for his proactive approach in signing Milan Lucic to a three-year extension worth $12.25 million.

Dany Heatley took Round 1 against the Senators Tuesday night, picking up 2 assists in a 5-2 San Jose win over the Sens.

It was a tough night to be a Leafs fan... Midway through the third period it became painfully clear why Boston is first place in the Northeast division and why Toronto is dead last.

Phil Kessel was a big part of the Boston Bruins' emergence last season, leading the team with 36 goals as they surged to the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

Habs celebrate 100th, romp over Bruins Montreal Canadiens' Mike Cammalleri scores on Boston Bruins' goalie Tim Thomas during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, December 4, 2009.

In this case, all the talk was true. Marc Savard has signed a long-term contract extension with the Boston Bruins that will keep him in Boston through the 2016-17 season.

But while this club was an utter mess in the early weeks of the season, the improvements left to be accomplished are relatively minor.

It was a reasonable expectation that Sturm, healthy again after missing most of last season with two major injuries, would be good for 25-30 goals, filling most, at least, of the void created when Kessel was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Bruins have lost left winger Milan Lucic 4-6 weeks with a high ankle sprain.

T. PAUL, Minn. - Tim Thomas [ stats ] edged closer to returning from an undisclosed upper-body injury, but rookie Tuukka Rask was again the Bruins [ team stats ] goaltender last night against the Minnesota Wild, making his fifth consecutive start and playing superbly in a 2-1 shootout win.

After a brief dip below the surface, the NHL's regular-season dynamos -- the San Jose Sharks -- are back on top.

Hitting the road seems to have been beneficial to the Boston Bruins, who'll be taking aim at a third straight victory on their current trip with tonight's visit to the Scottrade Center to take on the St.

The Bruins [ team stats ] updated the status of both injured players prior to yesterday's 2-1 shootout loss to New Jersey at TD Garden.

The Ottawa Senators will try to close out an excellent month on a positive note when they visit the Boston Bruins for tonight's Northeast Division clash at TD Garden.

Leafs ready for a shakeup? Apparently, Brian Burke has seen enough from some underachieving veterans and, according to the Toronto Sun, could start demoting some of them.

After being called out by their coach for coming out "flat" and "not being prepared" following a 4-1 loss to the Islanders, the Bruins have responded with three straight wins.