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John Steigerwald: The longer NHL playoffs go, the more players will wish they followed Rask's lead
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Tuukka Rask, Bruins Goalie, Opts Out Of Stanley Cup Playoffs, Team Announces
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NHL roundup: David Pastrnak's hat trick boosts Bruins
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Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask takes a pass on All-Star Game, joins growing list of big names to skip - ESPN
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Tuukka Rask, goalie with the Boston Bruins, opts out NHL playoffs
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Rask-less Bruins take series lead in 3-1 win over Hurricanes
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Rask close to return with Bruins, signs with Providence
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Agent: No talks from Tuukka Rask on an early retirement - The Athletic
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Tuukka Rask might need offseason surgery, isn't certain about NHL future
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Daughter's 'medical emergency' pushed Tuukka Rask out of NHL bubble
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Tuukka Rask ready to start anew
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Ron Cook: Bruins' Tuukka Rask shows the wrong way to opt out of a season
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NBC Sports Boston - 🚨 Breaking 🚨 Tuukka Rask has decided to opt-out for the Boston Bruins remaining Stanley Cup playoff run to be with his family.
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Boston Bruins news: Tuukka Rask isn't going anywhere
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Boston Bruins: We Might Be Reaching The End Of The Tuukka Rask Era