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Nashville Predators: From lowest seed to NHL’s top team in 365 days

By Corey Francis

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: Ryan Johansen #92 of the Nashville Predators celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the third period against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on April 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: Ryan Johansen #92 of the Nashville Predators celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the third period against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on April 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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Vezina-worthy Rinne

Coming into the season, many fans and pundits expressed concerns about the play of Pekka Rinne. At 35 years of age, expectations were to see a decline in his play from last year to now. What we witnessed was spectacular.

In my bold predictions before the season, I stated Rinne would win 40 games even if he did not play in 65 matches. I added that his quality start percentage would be closer to .600, and with a goals against average of 2.2. I was right.

Sorry, not sorry.

Rinne has been amazing. Playing only 58 games so far, he has a record of 41-13-4. He has a .627 quality start percentage and 2.32 goals against average. More than that, he leads the NHL with 8 shutouts and 26.27 goals saved above average. The numbers suggest this season was one of – if not the – best seasons of Rinne’s career.

Please, hand the man the Vezina.

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