Why is Pekka not playing?
During the third period of the Nashville Predators 5-1 victory on Tuesday night, goaltender Pekka Rinne sustained a sprained knee which will cause him to miss the next three to five weeks, the club announced Thursday.
How many games has Pekka played?
683
He played his entire 13-season NHL career for the Predators, retiring as their regular-season leader in games (683), starts (667), wins (369), shutouts (60), goals-against average (2.43) and saves (17,627) and had a .
What time is Pekka Rinne retirement?
When is it? Rinne’s jersey will be retired on Thursday at Bridgestone Arena before the Preds’ game against the Dallas Stars. Bally Sports South will televise the ceremony with a longer-than-usual Predators Live special beginning at 6 p.m.
Is Rinne hurt?
Rinne Injury Ruled Knee Sprain During the third period of the Nashville Predators 5-1 victory on Tuesday night, goaltender Pekka Rinne sustained a sprained knee which will cause him to miss the next three games and All-Star Weekend, the club announced Thursday.
Is Rinne still with the Predators?
Nashville, Tenn. (July 13, 2021) – Nashville Predators goaltender and franchise icon Pekka Rinne announced his retirement from the NHL today following a decorated 15-year career. Rinne, 38 (11/3/82), retired after spending his entire 683-game NHL career with the Predators.
What number is Pekka Rinne?
35Pekka Rinne / Number (Nashville Predators / Goaltender)
Pointing to his No. 35 hanging in the rafters. “It gives me goosebumps to even think about it,” Rinne said Thursday night. The goaltender who led the Nashville Predators to their lone Stanley Cup Final in 2017 added another first to his list of accomplishments.
Is Pekka Rinne moving?
To cap off that perfect game and his subsequent retirement, the Nashville Predators retired his hallowed No. 35 in a moving ceremony that was the first of its kind for the franchise. Rinne’s number is the first number the Predators have ever retired in their 23-year existence.
What happened to Pekka Rinne?
Nashville, Tenn. (July 13, 2021) – Nashville Predators goaltender and franchise icon Pekka Rinne announced his retirement from the NHL today following a decorated 15-year career. Rinne, 38 (11/3/82), retired after spending his entire 683-game NHL career with the Predators.
What did Rinne say about Nashville?
“Nashville has become my home, and I have tried to make this community a better place than when I first arrived,” Rinne said. “Over time, I’ve learned what this organization is all about, and that’s family. I’ll cherish the memories and friendships I’ve made for the rest of my life.”
What did Rinne say when he gave her the 35?
“He gave me the 35 and asked, ‘Are you happy with it?'” Rinne said. “From that moment on, that was my number. There’s not really a bigger story.”
How good was Rinne in the Stanley Cup Final?
He was 14-8 with a 1.96 GAA and .930 save percentage in 22 playoff games, helping Nashville eliminate the Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks before losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Final.
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