Tuukka Rask will start in the blue paint Thursday against the Red Wings.

Rask will start in the blue paint Thursday against the Red Wings.

Analysis:

With the B's in the midst of a 2-7-1 slide, Rask will take aim at a Detroit squad playing for the second straight night, having thwarted the Flyers at home Wednesday by a 3-0 score. The Bruins continue clawing to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff structure, so Rask is presumably also in line to start Saturday afternoon's regular-season finale at home against Ottawa.