Khudobin wins 3rd straight game in relief of struggling Rask
Anton Khudobin is stepping up in a big way for the Boston Bruins.
The backup goaltender has been called upon to start the past three games in a row, with head coach Bruce Cassidy electing to give starter Tuukka Rask a bit of a break.
And Khudobin, who struggled mightily out of the gate last season, has rewarded Boston with wins in each of those three games.
His latest stellar performance came in a 3-2 shootout win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, wherein he made 40 saves in regulation and overtime, and stopped 10 of 11 shootout attempts.
For the season, Khudobin has posted a record of 6-0-2 with a save percentage of .938, the latter stat ranking him near the top of the leaderboard. Meanwhile, Rask's record sits at 3-7-2 with a .897 save percentage.
Rask will likely regain a hold on the crease, but for now, Khudobin is Boston's man in net, and for good reason.