Coming into the season, fans of the Nashville Predators voiced concerns about the team’s anchor. The love for Pekka Rinne has never waned, and it never will. But, after a season when the aging veteran won 31 games in 61 starts, thoughts focused on limiting the action of Rinne. With only 43 games under his belt this season, Rinne is one win away from besting 2016-17. I am not sure anyone saw Rinne performing this well all season.
We could recap the game and how well the Predators’ played. Their seven-goal output tied their best on the season, and their largest margin of victory as well.