Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne, still in his pads and skates, was standing at his locker moments after his team clinched a playoff spot Friday night, and the relief was evident on his face. “It feels great,” Rinne said. “We’ve done a really good job the last 15 games or so. We put ourselves in a
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Rinne’s steady rise to elite status
Sitting around with some buddies in Finland on a summer afternoon in 2004, Pekka Rinne received an unexpected phone call. It occurred during a “mid-summer holiday” back home (as Rinne calls it), known to us in North America as the NHL Entry Draft. The call Rinne received was to notify him that he had just
Pekka Rinne makes 27 saves, Predators hold off Avalanche to sweep season series
The surging Nashville Predators gave themselves a little breathing room in the Western Conference playoff race. Pekka Rinne made 27 saves and the Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Thursday night to pass Anaheim, jumping from seventh place into a tie for fifth with Los Angeles with four games left. Martin Erat had a
Brian Leetch Discusses Why The Preds Led By Pekka Rinne and The Rangers May Surprise Some During The Playoffs
The NHL postseason begins in April and Brian Leetch believes New York and Nashville are two under the radar teams that have the talent to make some noise in the 2011 NHL Playoffs.
Predators vs Canucks features battle of MVP candidates Rinne, Sedin
Tonight’s game between the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks is more than just a possible preview of the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoff matchups, it also provides a chance to see two of the leading candidates for the Hart Memorial Trophy square off against one another. The Hart, which is voted upon by the members of
Hart Consideration For Predators Rinne? Some Teammates Think So
When the Nashville Predators visited San Jose on March 8th, Sharks Head Coach Todd McLellan said “I hear there is consideration of Rinne for the Hart. I wouldn’t argue that.” The Hart Trophy is awarded to the player who is considered to be the most valuable to his team. In the New York Times “Morning
Rinne continues tear as Predators beat Oilers
Pekka Rinne was strong yet again as Nashville earned a big win for the Predators on Tuesday. Rinne has been a superstar for the Predators all season. This game was no exception as he turned aside 19 of 20 shots. Nashville leans heavy on this guy, and he just keeps producing. His record improved to
Rinne backstops Preds to big win
Pekka Rinne was outstanding, making 39 saves in the Predators’ 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Rinne has been the key to success for the Preds this season. He is second in the NHL in save percentage (.930) and goals-against average (2.09). He has won four of his last five starts
Yahoo! Sports’ Puck Daddy Breaks Down The Vezina Race, Rinne and Thomas Favorites
Out of all the NHL postseason awards in 2010-11, the race for the Vezina Trophy has featured Tim Thomas jogging alone with the rest of the League’s top goaltenders about five miles back. The Boston Bruins netminder still leads the League in goals against average (2.03), save percentage (.938) and is third in shutouts (7).
Vezina candidates Pekka Rinne & Tim Thomas to face off tonight
It is a rare occasion when Pekka Rinne is in the same building with a goalie that is his equal. As luck would have it for the playoff-pushing Predators, the Boston Bruins are in town. Rinne and Tim Thomas are two of the best in the NHL this season, virtual locks to be finalists for