Rask returns from leave of absence

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask rejoined the team Tuesday following a leave of absence, general manager Don Sweeney announced.

Rask was back on the ice with his teammates at morning practice, and it appears he'll play either Friday or Saturday, according to Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com.

The team granted Rask's leave of absence for a personal matter, which Sweeney noted wasn't health-related, on Friday. Without the veteran netminder, the Bruins went 2-0, recording wins against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights on home ice.

Rask said he needed time to be with his family and the situation is behind him. He's ready to focus on hockey. At no time did he contemplate retirement.

- Joe McDonald (@JoeyMacHockey) November 13, 2018

Rask is 4-4 on the season with a .901 save percentage and a 3.05 goals-against average.

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