With Vezina Trophy finalist Tuukka Rask opting out of the remainder of the postseason, the Bruins must turn to the three other goaltenders on their playoff roster.
Veteran Jaroslav Halak got the win Saturday in Game 3 of Boston’s first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, with 22-year-old Dan Vladar the backup. Max Lagace did not dress.
“Jaro helped us get to this point,” coach Bruce Cassidy said before puck drop. “He’s an NHL-caliber goaltender. It’s an opportunity for him to get on a good run here for us, so I think the team has full confidence in him.