Bruins’ Rask Could Return to Action in December, Player Confirms

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask in 2019.
Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask in 2019. Photo by Anthony Nesmith/CSM/Shutterstock (10453466p)

Thirty-four-year-old goalie Tuukka Rask has confirmed that there is a possibility that he could return to action as soon as December. This comes after the veteran goalie was ruled out of action following his hip surgery.

This update comes as good news to Boston Bruins fans, who initially expected Rask to be sidelined for five to six months after incurring his preseason injury.

Rask made the following statement during an interview with WEEI 93.7 FM on Wednesday, “I’ll be ready to go probably around Christmas time, January. So hopefully I can start skating here in a month and a half or so and then progress from there and be ready to go in January.”

He furthermore expressed his gratitude to the Bruins for the support that the team has provided him throughout his NHL career. The Finnish player first signed for the Bruins in 2013, closing an eight-year $56 million contract with the team.

Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy remains confident in Rask’s ability to rebound from his injury, explaining that Rask is both talented and outgoing, which puts him in a strong position going forward.