Tuukka Expected to Start, Lineup Determined Tonight

BOSTON, MA - Heading into the compact season, with numerous back-to-backs, it was expected that backup goaltenders across the league would get more playing time.

And that has proved true on the B’s roster, with Anton Khudobin having made four starts in Boston’s first 18 games, including his first home win Saturday night in the 3-2 victory over Tampa.

Although there was no confirmation on the starting goaltender against the Montreal Canadiens (and the guessing will end as soon as the B’s take the ice for warm-ups), given the way Coach has managed his goalie rotation so far this season, I can expect to see Tuukka between the pipes tonight.

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