Bruins' Tuukka Rask: Set to face Nashville Thursday

Rask is in line to start Thursday's game against the Predators.

Analysis:

Through 33 games played to date, Rask's numbers across the board are improved from his 2015-16 marks. Specifically, he's logged a 21-9-3 record to go along with a 1.97 GAA, .926 save percentage and five shutouts, while earning a spot on the 2017 NHL All-Star Team in the process. Rask will square off Thursday against a Nashville squad that has tallied five times over its last three outings.