Pekka Rinne

Predators asking Pekka Rinne to stifle Chicago's attack

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne will start Friday night versus the Chicago Blackhawks.

What It Means:

Rinne struggled to a 2.48 goals against average and .908 save percentage last season. He's no longer the elite option he once was, but remains a fine option between the pipes behind one of the deepest lineups in the league in Nashville.

numberFire's metrics expect Rinne to allow 2.43 goals on 27.16 shots Friday night versus Chicago. He is our last option at goalie for the six-man slate, but we think he has a decent chance of winning at 49.0 percent.