Tuukka Rask appreciation thread

[Bergeron37]

Tuukka Tuukka Tuukka!!!!!!!!

 

[mislysBB]

Rask with the shutout tonight. Huge game.
He don't need no ****ing octopus.

Maybe Montreal fans should have attempted to throw a Youppi doll at him

 

[RedeyeRocketeer]

Forgot to post in here. Rask showed up BIG

 

[BMC]

Forgot to post in here. Rask showed up BIG

I think a lot of that has to do with his daughter's birth- she's here now & everyone is OK, so his concentration is better than it was earlier in the series.

 

[Scotto74]

tuukka had a great game. hope he can continue that until we come home with the cup.

 

[Replicator]

Rask with the shutout tonight. Huge game.
He don't need no ****ing octopus.

Tuukka was pretty good in those two games. I was thinking we should start tossing our own octopi at his feet before big games

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Rask's 5-on-5 stats must be unreal.

 

[CombatOnContact]

Rask played very well tonight. But I really don't like how deep he is on PPs. He basically gives up the **** from the point to percentage and chance. Most of the time it misses him. If it's on the net it's in.

 

[doubleminor138]

I hate to use it again, but...

I was told specifically that Tuukka cannot beat Montreal in Boston. I have been misled and I call shenanigans.

 

[sean13]

Thank you Tuukka for another great game!
Yes!!!!
Go Bs!

 

[mislysBB]

Honestly, I'm really happy that Tuukka seems to finally be "conquering" his Habs demons. Obviously many more games against the Habs to be played, but this is definitely a great start.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Honestly, I'm really happy that Tuukka seems to finally be "conquering" his Habs demons. Obviously many more games against the Habs to be played, but this is definitely a great start.

Many more?Only 1 more this year.

 

[Hali33]

Looks very confident out there, another great game.

 

[TMac21]

This is the Tuukka we needed to have a chance to win this series, glad he got it together.

 

[boston77]

Rask's 5-on-5 stats must be unreal.

Actually in 6 games Tuukka has given up 6.. 5 on 5 goals .... he is number one in the playoffs in GAA, Save PCTG, Wins and Tied for first in shutouts.. his career Save Percentage is .932 and 2.05 GAA among the best ever ... Price is not in the picture in any category so it is really baffling on what basis Hab fans can say that Price is a better goalie than Tuukka?

 

[boston77]

Rask played very well tonight. But I really don't like how deep he is on PPs. He basically gives up the **** from the point to percentage and chance. Most of the time it misses him. If it's on the net it's in.

Can't play at the top of the crease with guys like Gallagher trolling the area, refs not calling that,
he is forced to stay deep so he can see around the bodies, Price and Quick even Crawford also play deep..

 

[OneStepCloser]

I hate to use it again, but...

I was told specifically that Tuukka cannot beat Montreal in Boston. I have been misled and I call shenanigans.

I second this declaration of shenanigans!

 

[EastCoastNiner]

It looks like all of the arm-chair GM's and quick to criticize crowd have gone into hiding.

 

[Hali33]

And can I just say watching Rask out there throwing punches and hacking at guys in the crease just like Timmy taught him has been a proud moment as a fan

 

[Nabru]

Well before game 4, HF told me Price was better than Rask and Rask couldn't beat Montreal.

 

[missingchicklet]

And can I just say watching Rask out there throwing punches and hacking at guys in the crease just like Timmy taught him has been a proud moment as a fan

Definitely. It was awesome to see Tuukka defend himself last night.

 

[mislysBB]

Definitely. It was awesome to see Tuukka defend himself last night.

I wish he would have done it more though. There were some games during the regular season where it seemed like he was a target, and he never really stood up for himself when he would get mowed over like a bowling pin.

Either that, or his daughter is colicky/cranky and in return it's making him the same way

 

[EverettMike]

Nm....

 

[Jdrewc]

Rask has made us all very proud over the last couple games. Back to his former greatness and ready to finish off those pesky fools up north. Let take on game 6 and show him why your a Venza trophy finalist.

 

[boston77]

We all know Tuukka's overall record against the Habs but he plays much better in Montreal than at home for some reason., probably because the B's are much more focused defensively, their stye works better on the road. Anyway He has given up 9 goals in the last 6 games in Montreal including the 2 this year. That is a GAA of 1.50 with a high Save Percentage. The last six home games 21 goals which is 3.50 .. is he really more than twice as bad at home.. obviously not. It is a combination of more penalties and the B's play more open at home which leads to turnovers. They are a very opportunistic team , they don't cycle for possession but score on quick strikes, long passes and the like.