Bruins' Gustavsson starts key game vs. Senators, Rask out with illness

With the playoffs on the line for the Boston Bruins, Tuukka Rask is on the bench.

Jonas Gustavsson will start Saturday's climactic game against Ottawa, with Rask sidelined with an illness.

Tuukka Rask is unavailable for today's game due to illness.

- Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 9, 2016

Jeremy Smith was recalled on an emergency basis late in the morning, but didn't make it in time for warmups, prompting Rask to at least take the ice.

Tuukka Rask is leaning against the bench. Has not done anything resembling a puckstopping movement.

- Fluto Shinzawa (@GlobeFluto) April 9, 2016

Smith did, however, make it in time for the game, thanks to a police escort.

Gustavsson has an 11-8-1 record with a .910 save percentage in 23 games this season.

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