Boston Bruins: 3 keys to defeating Columbus Blue Jackets in 2nd round

By Sam Minton | Apr 25, 2019

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 23: The Boston Bruins mascot "Blades the Bear" waves the team flag after the victory over the against the Toronto Maple Leafs during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 23, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /

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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 21: Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

3. Tuukka time continues

The Columbus Blue Jackets may have Sergei Bobrovsky, but the Boston Bruins have Tuukka Rask and so far the goaltender has played great in the playoffs.

Rask has done everything the team has asked of him. He has kept the Bruins in games and made some incredible saves as well.

If the Boston Bruins want to move on they are going to need Tuukka Rask to continue to perform well. If I had to guess these are going to be some pretty low scoring games. If Rask let’s up one easy goal that could change the course of the series.

I expect Rask to continue to play well. He must be riding high after his performance in Game 7 where he stood on his head. Rask stopped 32 shots and was so good that no one could really hate on the guy (that is a first).

Next. Jake DeBrusk has the skills to become a legend. dark

The Boston Bruins kick off the series Thursday night and hopefully by the end of the night they will have a 1-0 lead on the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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