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Brad Marchand Calls Tuukka Rask 'The Backbone' Of Bruins After Shootout Win Over Devils
Brad Marchand had a goal, assist and the shootout winner in the Bruins' season-opener, but after the game all he wanted to do was talk Tuukka.
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Brad Marchand had a goal, assist and the shootout winner in the Bruins' season-opener, but after the game all he wanted to do was talk Tuukka.
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