Tuukka Rask 
Age 34 Mar 10, 1987
Savonlinna FIN
Goaltender shoots left
6'3" 191 cm
176 lbs 80 kg
ELC Signing Age 22
Waivers Signing Age 20
UFA Year 2014
Agent Markus Lehto 
Transaction History
| Apr 10, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (upper body) is unlikely to play Sunday against Washington, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports. | |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (upper body) could return to action as soon as Sunday against the Capitals , Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow.com reports. | |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (upper body) skated Thursday but remains day-to-day. | |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (upper body) won't suit up Monday or Tuesday against the Flyers, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports. | |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Penguins, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (upper body) won't play Thursday night against the Penguins, Eric Russo of the Bruins' official site reports. | |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (upper body) won't play Tuesday night against New Jersey, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports. | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Sabres or Sunday versus New Jersey, Amalie Benjamin of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (upper body) wasn't at practice Friday. | |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Jaroslav Halak | Halak replaced an injured Tuukka Rask after the first period of Thursday's game and made 17 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders. | |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask won't return to Thursday's game against the Islanders after suffering an upper-body injury during the first period. | |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) will start Thursday night's game against the Islanders, Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow.com reports. | |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Russo of the Bruins' official site reports. | |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice Wednesday, Amalie Benjamin of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) won't suit up for Thursday's game against the Sabres, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports. | |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) skated for the second straight day Tuesday, Eric Russo of the Bruins' official site reports. | |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) has resumed skating. | |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) didn't participate in Monday's morning skate. | |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against the Rangers. | |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) won't be available Thursday night against the Rangers, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports. | |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) didn't travel with the Bruins for Tuesday night's road game against the Islanders. | |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Coach Bruce Cassidy noted that Rask (back) was "a little uncomfortable" following Sunday's 1-0 loss to New Jersey, Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow.comreports. | |
| Mar 7, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask will guard the home net in Sunday's game versus the Devils, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports. | |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask turned aside 27 shots in regulation and overtime and one of two shootout attempts in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals. | |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask is slated to start Wednesday night's game against the Capitals. | |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask stopped 20 shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Rangers. | |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask will tend the road goal in Sunday's matchup against the Rangers, Dakota Randall of NESN reports. | |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask made 28 saves in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers. | |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask will start Friday night's game against the Rangers. | |
| Feb 21, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask allowed three goals on 19 shots in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Flyers. | |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask will start between the pipes in Sunday's outdoor game at Lake Tahoe versus the Flyers. | |
| Feb 13, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask made 38 saves in a 4-2 loss to the Islanders on Saturday. | |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask will start Saturday night's game against the Islanders, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports. | |
| Feb 10, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask allowed two goals on 35 shots in a 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers on Wednesday. | |
| Feb 10, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask will patrol the crease during Wednesday's road game versus the Rangers, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports. | |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Per (NHL) Public Relations on Monday, Rask and the Bruins' game against the Devils on Feb. 15 has been postponed. | |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask stopped 23 of 24 shots in Friday's 2-1 win over the Flyers. | |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask will defend the blue paint during Friday's road game versus Philadelphia, Joe McDonald of The Athletic reports. | |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask stopped 22 of 25 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers. | |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask is scheduled to start both Wednesday and Friday night against the Flyers, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports. | |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask and the Bruins' scheduled games against the Sabres on Feb. 6 and Feb. 8 have been postponed. The postponements are the result of two of Buffalo's players entering the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols. | |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask will start Wednesday's road game against the Flyers. | |
| Jan 30, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask made 19 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals on Saturday. | |
| Jan 30, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) will start in the road crease Saturday against the Capitals. | |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) will sit out Thursday night's game against the Penguins. | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed), who was given the day off at practice Wednesday, will "hopefully" be ready to start Saturday's game against the Capitals, according to coach Bruce Cassidy, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports. | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask (undisclosed) didn't practice Wednesday. | |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask turned aside 28 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins. | |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask is in line to start Tuesday night's game against the Penguins, NESN's Logan Mullen reports. | |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask made 22 saves, including five in overtime, in a 5-4 shootout victory over Philadelphia. | |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask will start Thursday night's home game against the Flyers, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports. | |
| Jan 18, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask stopped 16 shots in Monday's 1-0 loss to the Islanders. | |
| Jan 18, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask is set to start Monday's game against the Islanders, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports. | |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask made 20 saves in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over New Jersey. | |
| Jan 10, 2021 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | Rask was named as the starting goaltender for Thursday's season opener against the Devils, Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now reports. | |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Boston Bruins | announced G Tuukka Rask has returned from his leave of absence. | |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Boston Bruins | announced G Tuukka Rask has been granted a leave of absence. | |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Activated | Boston Bruins | activated G Tuukka Rask from injured reserve. |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Activated | Boston Bruins | activated G Tuukka Rask from injured reserve. |
| Jul 10, 2013 | Boston Bruins | signed G Tuukka Rask to an eight-year, $56 million contract extension. | |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Boston Bruins | (Tuukka Rask) has been re-signed by the Boston Bruins. | |
| Jun 28, 2012 | Boston Bruins | (Tuukka Rask) has been signed to a one-year contract. |
2020-2021 Regular Season Stats
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Tuukka Rask |
GP | GAA | SV% | PIM | GSAx | ||
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| Boston Bruins
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15 | 2.4 | 0.907 | 0 | 3.69 | ||
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | GAA | SV% | PIM | GSAx | Playoffs | GP | GAA | SV% | PIM | |||||||||||
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| 2002-2003 | Finland U16 (all) | International-Jr | 3 | 1.66 | 0.948 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2003-2004 | Finland U18 | WJC-18 | 5 | 1.61 | 0.927 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2003-2004 | Ilves U18 | U18 SM-sarja | 9 | 2.81 | 0.921 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2003-2004 | Ilves U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 26 | 2.24 | 0.936 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2003-2004 | Ilves U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 4 | 1.98 | 0.928 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2004-2005 | Ilves | Liiga | 4 | 4.48 | 0.875 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2004-2005 | Finland U20 | WJC-20 | 5 | 2.96 | 0.902 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2004-2005 | Finland U18 | WJC-18 | 5 | 3.02 | 0.910 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2004-2005 | Ilves U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 26 | 1.86 | 0.935 | 0 | Playoffs | 10 | 0.87 | 0.973 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 2005-2006 | Ilves | Liiga | 30 | 2.09 | 0.926 | 0 | Playoffs | 3 | 2.33 | 0.924 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2005-2006 | Finland U20 | WJC-20 | 6 | 2.11 | 0.940 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2005-2006 | Ilves U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 1 | 2 | 0.909 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2005-2006 | Suomi U20 | Mestis | 3 | 2.01 | 0.941 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Ilves | Liiga | 49 | 2.38 | 0.928 | 0 | Playoffs | 7 | 3.02 | 0.924 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Finland U20 | WJC-20 | 6 | 3.07 | 0.899 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Suomi U20 | Mestis | 1 | 4.11 | 0.857 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2007-2008 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 4 | 3.25 | 0.886 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2007-2008 | Providence Bruins | AHL | 45 | 2.33 | 0.905 | 0 | Playoffs | 10 | 2.18 | 0.908 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Providence Bruins | AHL | 57 | 2.5 | 0.915 | 0 | Playoffs | 16 | 2.21 | 0.930 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 45 | 1.97 | 0.931 | 0 | Playoffs | 13 | 2.61 | 0.912 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 29 | 2.67 | 0.918 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 23 | 2.05 | 0.929 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 36 | 2 | 0.929 | 0 | Playoffs | 22 | 1.88 | 0.940 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | HC Plzen | Czech | 17 | 2.11 | 0.925 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Finland | EHT | 1 | 1.02 | 0.941 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Finland (all) | International | 1 | 1.02 | 0.941 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 58 | 2.04 | 0.930 | 0 | Playoffs | 12 | 1.99 | 0.928 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Finland | OG | 4 | 1.73 | 0.938 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Finland (all) | International | 4 | 1.73 | 0.938 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 70 | 2.3 | 0.922 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 64 | 2.56 | 0.915 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Finland | WCup | 2 | 2.02 | 0.920 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 65 | 2.23 | 0.915 | 0 | Playoffs | 6 | 2.24 | 0.920 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Finland (all) | International | 3 | 3.01 | 0.887 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 54 | 2.36 | 0.917 | 0 | Playoffs | 12 | 2.88 | 0.903 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 46 | 2.48 | 0.912 | 0 | Playoffs | 24 | 2.02 | 0.934 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 41 | 2.12 | 0.929 | 0 | Playoffs | 4 | 2.57 | 0.904 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 15 | 2.4 | 0.907 | 0 | 3.69 | ||||||||||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 8 Years $56,000,000 8.59% of cap space
| 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $6,000,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $6,000,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $6,000,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | |
| Clauses | NMC | NMC | NMC | NMC | M-NTC | M-NTC | M-NTC | ||
| UFA Year | |||||||||
| Buy It Out | |||||||||
Contract History
Signing Team
Signing Date June 28, 2012
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date June 28, 2012
Signing Status RFA
Signing Team
Signing Date May 5, 2011
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date May 5, 2011
Signing Status RFA
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $9,600,000 1.69% of cap space
Signing Team
Signing Date November 9, 2009
Signing Date November 9, 2009
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,500,000 2.10% of cap space