Don’t call it a goaltending controversy between Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak. Call it a fine tandem instead.
Halak and Rask split duties during the Bruins’ first five games of the 2018-19 campaign. The former, who signed with the Black and Gold during the summer, is looking impressive having given up just one goal in his first two starts. The latter, despite his lightning rod status from sports radio hosts and angry Twitter mobs, bounced back after a dreadful opening night performance where he allowed five goals on 19 shots against the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals.
So, it came as no surprise when Bruce Cassidy announced his goaltending plans during the Bruins’ next two stops in Calgary and Edmonton as part of the team’s upcoming four-game road trip.