Report: Cassidy makes shocking lineup choice ahead of tomorrow's match

There comes a point where riding the hot glove is trumped by maximizing a player's potential and rebuilding their confidence.

That time has come for the Boston Bruins - with head coach Bruce Cassidy giving the nod to Tuukka Rask in the starter's goal for Sunday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers.

Tuukka Rask will start in goal against Edmonton, per Cassidy. "It's his turn to go...it's his chance tomorrow." #NHLBruins
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) November 25, 2017

Anton Khudobin has been red hot this year. His 7-0-2 record speaks for itself, and his 2.22 GAA / 0.932 save percentage are among the league's best.

Rask, on the other hand, sports a 3-7-2 record and analysts are calling for him to be traded, stating that he won't bring this team a Stanley Cup. Be it as it may, Tuukka Rask has been one of the top goalies in the NHL for several years and has it in him to be a difference-maker on this club.

Boston will stand to benefit from him rebounding and providing a dynamic 1-2 punch with Khudobin.

In other news, Cassidy updated the health status of several of his injured players.

David Backes also out tomorrow, but a "good sign" that he had first day of contact today, per Cassidy.

Ryan Spooner had a maintenance day. Cassidy says team will "see how he is tommorow."
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) November 25, 2017

Bruce Cassidy says Brad Marchand (day-to-day) is out tomorrow, "hopefully Wednesday is his day." #NHLBruins
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) November 25, 2017