Tuukka Rask stopped 26 of 28 and was perfect on three shootout attempts Thursday in a 3-2 road win over the Sabres.

Rask stopped 26 of 28 and was perfect on three shootout attempts Thursday in a 3-2 road win over the Sabres.

Analysis:

Buffalo didn't make it easy, but Rask still got back in the win column for the first time in three games. If we saw this version of Rask every night, the Bruins would be challenging for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, but inconsistency has dogged him all year long. He'll get a chance to build on this positive momentum Saturday in a home rematch with the Sabres.