Predators' Rinne expected to start Thursday vs. Ducks

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne is expected to make to make his first start since Jan. 13 Thursday versus the Anaheim Ducks, the team announced. 

Rinne, who ranks second in both goals-against average (1.96) and save percentage (.931), has missed the last eight games with a knee injury.

The team went 4-2-2 with Carter Hutton shouldering the load.