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Six Thoughts From the Bruins’ First Six Games

Found January 31, 2013 on Boston Sports Then & Now:
PLAYERS: Tuukka Rask,  Tim Thomas,  Tyler Seguin,  Nathan Horton,  Chris Kelly,  Rich Peverley,  Benoit Pouliot,  Brian Rolston,  Jordan Caron,  Zach Hamill,  Chris Bourque,  Marc Savard,  Dougie Hamilton,  Phil Kessel,  Claude Julien
TEAMS: Boston Bruins,  Tampa Bay Lightning,  Washington Capitals,  Toronto Maple Leafs
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Bruins goaltender #40 Tuukka Rask has been outstanding in the #1 role this season The Boston Bruins have gotten off to an excellent start in the lockout shortened 2012/13 season. Having only lost one game in overtime and none in regulation; the B’s have been performing at level similar to that of their Stanley Cup run in 2011. Here are six thoughts in reference to their start to the season both positive and negative. Tuukka Time: Tuukka Rask’s tenure in Boston has been somewhat of a roller coaster. He won the job from Vezina winner Tim Thomas in 2010 and promptly lost the job the following season due to a historic season from Thomas. Last season wasn’t much better for Rask despite having pretty good numbers with a .929 save percentage, a 2.05 goal against average, and a line of 11-8-3 with three shutouts. The Bruins failed to get him any support on the scoreboard in just about his every start. His season was also ruined when the team needed him most, as he suffered a season ending i...
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