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Bruins' Jaroslav Halak: Signed to back up Rask

Halak will replace Anton Khudobin (who signed with Dallas for $2.5 million a year) as Tuukka Rask's backup. The 33-year-old went 20-26-6 with a .908 save percentage and a 3.19 GAA in 54 games for the Islanders last season, but his numbers should improve in 2017-18, while playing behind a far more defensively-responsible team. Rask remains the Bruins' undisputed No. 1 goalie, but he's most effective when not overworked, which led to Khudobin making 31 appearances last season. Look for Halak's workload to be similar to that, a context that could make Halak one of the more useful backup goalies in the league, from a fantasy perspective.

Bruins' Jaroslav Halak: Heading to Boston

The is a two-year, $2.75 million annual contract for Halak, who posted an 88-65-19 record, 2.68 GAA and .913 save percentage with the Islanders over the last four seasons. There had been a temporarily void in goal for the B's after news broke that Anton Khudobin's camp finalized an agreement for him to play for the Stars.

Islanders' Jaroslav Halak: Worst season of career

The GAA was the highest he has posted in his NHL career, and the save percentage was his lowest since 2012-13 when he only played in 16 games for the Blues. Halak has finished his four-year contract with the Islanders, and although he has publicly stated that he would be open to a return to the team, it's likely he'll end up with another organization.

Islanders' Jaroslav Halak: Continues success against Rangers

Halak's looked like a completely different player against his intrastate rivals this season, as this effort comes on the heels of a 50-save shutout the last time these two teams faced off back on Feb. 15. The veteran netminder picked up just one win over 12 appearances in between, but owners who took a chance on his favorable history against this opponent were handsomely rewarded.

Islanders' Jaroslav Halak: Looking for season sweep against Rangers

With only two games remaining, there's a chance that this will be Halak's final appearance representing the Isles at Barclays Center. He's been terrific against the other New York team based on a 3-0-0 record, 1.62 GAA and .962 save percentage over three starts in 2017-18. The 32-year-old checks out as a value play on this 12-game slate.