![]() ![]() He was fourth in Hart Trophy voting in 2011 after Nashville won a playoff series for the first time. Rinne had three 40-win seasons, tied for second-most in NHL history as one of seven goalies to reach that mark. He also is one of 12 goalies with at least 350 wins and 60 shutouts. Rinne’s career goals-against average of 2.43 is tied for fourth-best among goalies with at least 350 wins in NHL history, behind only Dominik Hasek, Martin Brodeur and Jacques Plante. “I kind of always had a feeling this night would come, and I wanted to be here for that. “It’s pretty special, especially as a Finn,” Predators goalie Juuse Saros said of the goalie he lived with when he first arrived in Nashville. The native of Kempele, Finland, also has the most games played, victories and shutouts by a Finnish goalie in NHL history. The 2018 Vezina Trophy winner as the league’s best goaltender, Rinne was 369-213-75 in his career. Rinne is a big reason the franchise even remains in Nashville after signing a seven-year extension in 2011. “Going back seven, eight years, I wasn’t thinking about playing an outdoor game or having things like this happening in Nashville,” Rinne said. Nashville previously hosted the 2016 NHL All-Star Weekend. He sees this week as bringing great exposure to the franchise and city around the NHL. Rinne said he’s very proud of Nashville for finally hosting its first outdoor game. Capping the festivities will be the the Predators hosting reigning Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay in a game at the Tennessee Titans’ Nissan Stadium on Saturday. Nashville acted quickly after Rinne retired, announcing plans in November to retire his jersey.Ĭelebrations honoring Rinne started Monday when a goat at the Nashville Zoo was named after him. “I think he might be one of the most respected guys to ever play this game that will have his jersey retired,” Johansen said. Johansen said Thursday he’s a fan of Rinne, too. It was his 60th career shutout.Ĭenter Ryan Johansen pushed Rinne out for a lap around the ice after that final shutout. 19 in NHL history with his 369th victory. He started that game, tying Tom Barrasso for No. Team Staff profile of Pekka Rinne also available. Sometimes has problems concentrating which causes him to allow easy goals. Rinne announced his retirement in July after capping his career May 10 in Nashville’s regular-season finale, a 5-0 win over Carolina. A large and athletic goalie who covers the net well. After that, it’s like a positive cycle start and a lot of good things happen.” ![]() Early on, I wasn’t the most talented player growing up. “After that, I started setting goals and dreams and started dreaming about the NHL way more,” Rinne said earlier Thursday. 258 in the 2004 NHL draft and everything changed. Rinne was selected by Nashville with pick No. Not bad for someone whose biggest hockey hopes had been to play for Finland’s national team. Minutes after the ceremony ended, the current Predators came out wearing sweaters with Rinne’s name and number on the back for warmups. 35 hanging in the rafters above us, he will continue to do that forever.” “He was someone you could look up to,” Poile said. Poile said Rinne made everything he touched better, on and off the ice. Austin Watson, who was traded to the Senators, and his girlfriend also are expecting.Dellandrea scores twice in 3rd, Stars stay alive with 4-2 victory over Golden Knights Mattias Ekholm and his wife Ida also are expecting, along with Calle Jarnkrok and his wife and Viktor Arvidsson and his wife. Roman Josi and his wife Ellie are expecting their first, a boy due on Valentines Day. Matt Duchene and his wife Ashley had a baby girl in November. Rinne is one of several Predators who has had a child or is expecting one. Rinne said he and Parkko returned home from the hospital with the baby a few days ago. He's adjusting, we are adjusting and the big sister (dog) is on duty right here. "I have an extra announcement," Rinne said in the video. "The newest member of the Preds family." Rinne panned the camera from himself to show the baby sleeping and his dog Pabla nearby. The 38-year-old Rinne shared the news in a video in which he thanked people for contributing to the 365 Fund. Predators goalie Pekka Rinne announced in a video released on social media Tuesday the birth of his and his girlfriend Erika Parkko's first baby, a boy they named Paulus Oliver Rinne. The grandfather of Nashville hockey is now a father. ![]()
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