Pekka Rinne News

RInne is expected to get the nod on Thursday.

Rinne allowed one goal on 21 shots in the Predators’ win over the Avalanche on Tuesday. After opening the season with a loss, Rinne has won three of his last four starts while posting a 2.24 GAA and .923 SV%. Tonight he faces a Flyers team who is off to a great start, winning four of six while averaging 4.33 goals for per game.

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Rinne leads the Predators onto the ice for warmups.

Rinne allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Predators 2-1 overtime loss in Chicago on Saturday. The win snapped a brief two-game winning streak for Rinne, who has a 2.77 GAA and .913 SV% in four appearances this season. He should make for a strong start tonight, despite the Avs’ hot start (3.17 GF/PG).

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Rinne was the first goalie off of the ice at the Predators morning skate.

Rinne allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Predators 2-1 overtime loss in Chicago on Saturday. The win snapped a brief two-game winning streak for Rinne, who has a 2.77 GAA and .913 SV% in four appearances this season. He should make for a strong start tonight, despite the Avs’ hot start (3.17 GF/PG).

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Rinne leads the Predators onto the ice for warmups.

Rinne allowed five goals on 30 shots in the Predators’ 6-5 win over the Flyers on Tuesday. Head coach Peter Laviolette said last week that Rinne is expected to start tonight vs. the Stars. Rinne has allowed eight goals on 61 shots (.869 SV%) in two starts this season and Dallas has averaged 2.33 goals for per game on the young season.

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Rinne is expected to start Thursday vs. the Stars.

Rinne allowed five goals on 30 shots in the Predators’ 6-5 win over the Flyers on Tuesday. Head coach Peter Laviolette said last week that Rinne is expected to start tonight vs. the Stars. Rinne has allowed eight goals on 61 shots (.869 SV%) in two starts this season and Dallas has averaged 2.33 goals for per game on the young season.

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Rinne leads the Predators onto the ice for warmups.

Rinne allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Predators loss in Boston on opening night. Juuse Saros got the call in Pittsburgh on Saturday, so expect Rinne back between the pipes on four days rest. Tonight will be the Predators home opener—Rinne was 21-6-5 with a 2.23 GAA, .920 SV% and three shutouts at Bridgestone Arena last season.

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Rinne is expected to start Tuesday vs. the Flyers.

Rinne allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Predators loss in Boston on opening night. Juuse Saros got the call in Pittsburgh on Saturday, so expect Rinne back between the pipes on four days rest. Tonight will be the Predators home opener—Rinne was 21-6-5 with a 2.23 GAA, .920 SV% and three shutouts at Bridgestone Arena last season.

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Rinne leads the Predators onto the ice for warmups in Boston.

In 2016-17, Rinne started at least 61 games for the third straight season and won 30-plus games for the sixth time in his career. Rinne has an average regular season, posting a 2.42 GAA and .918 SV% in 61 games but was marvellous in the playoffs en route to a Stanley Cup Finals appearance. Rinne will have to fend off his young backup Juuse Saros for starts, but should be able to play like a low-end No.1/high-end No.2 option nonetheless.

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Rinne will start Thursday vs. the Maple Leafs.

Rinne allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Predators’ loss in Boston on Tuesday. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Rinne, who will start his 58th game tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Rinne is 20-5-4 with a 2.32 GAA and .917 SV% at Bridgestone Arena this season.

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Rinne is in the starter's crease at the morning skate.

Rinne allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Predators’ loss in Boston on Tuesday. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Rinne, who will start his 58th game tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Rinne is 20-5-4 with a 2.32 GAA and .917 SV% at Bridgestone Arena this season.

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Rinne leads the Predators onto the ice for warmups.

Rinne allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Predators’ win over the Sharks on Saturday. Juuse Saros started last night, so Rinne is expected to go tonight in Boston. Rinne is on a five game winning streak, having posted a strong 1.78 GAA and .934 SV%. Despite fighting for their playoff lines, the Bruins have struggled, losing four of their last five.

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Rinne will likely start Tuesday in Boston.

Rinne allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Predators’ win over the Sharks on Saturday. Juuse Saros started last night, so Rinne is expected to go tonight in Boston. Rinne is on a five game winning streak, having posted a strong 1.78 GAA and .934 SV%. Despite fighting for their playoff lines, the Bruins have struggled, losing four of their last five.

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