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The Bruins are not expecting Tuukka Rask to continue his comeback, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Rask last played on Jan. 24 against Anaheim, when he allowed five goals on 27 shots. He reported discomfort related to his hip surgery following the game. He is currently on injured reserve.

Rask is discussing his future with his family, according to both sources. He may finalize his retirement decision in the next few days.

“I give him all the credit in the world,” said one of the sources. “He did everything right. He just didn’t feel as good as he thought he would.”

Rask started his on-ice recovery in November. He signed a one-year, $1 million contract on Jan. 11. He made his season debut two days later, stopping 25 of 27 shots in a 3-2 win over Philadelphia. After the win, Rask did not have a single complaint about his physical condition.

But the 34-year-old Rask, according to one of the sources, did not feel as good as he expected as the action ramped up. He allowed five goals on 12 shots in his next start against Carolina. He was pulled after the first period.

Rask rebounded against Winnipeg on Jan. 22, stopping 22 shots in a 3-2 win.

The Bruins were encouraged by Rask’s play against the Jets. He drew the following start against the Ducks but fought the puck the entire game.

Rask backed up Linus Ullmark two days later against Colorado. It was the last time he was in uniform. He did not dress against Arizona, Dallas or Seattle prior to the All-Star break. The Bruins hoped Rask would feel better after six days of rest. But on Monday, coach Bruce Cassidy declared Rask would not practice this week.