Pekka Rinne will patrol the crease in Game 3 against the Ducks on Tuesday night

Rinne will patrol the crease in Game 3 against the Ducks on Tuesday night, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.

Analysis:

Rinne experienced his share of struggles during the regular season, as 20 tenders bested his 2.48 GAA, plus his 21 losses were the most he's had in a given campaign since 2010-11. Still, he's standing tall when it matters most. The Ducks tucked the puck behind the Finn just four times between Games 1 and 2, while the Preds have put up six goals against the league's top defense. There's not much parity in terms of goalie quality in the playoffs - after all, that's how many teams got this far - but Rinne is a nice option in playoff pools if you're like the Predators and want to ride the hot hand.