Predators' Pekka Rinne: Starting in net Thursday

Rinne will be in the blue paint for Game 4 on Thursday against the Sharks, Brooks Bratten of NHL.com reports.

Analysis:

Rinne has had an inconsistent postseason thus far, as he's bounced between outings in which he allows just one puck to find the back of the net in victory and giving up four tallies in defeat. In his 10 playoff starts, the netminder has posted a .920 save percentage which is less than stellar when you're trying to lift Lord Stanley's Cup. With just a two-game slate Thursday, choosing a winning goalie becomes all that more crucial for fantasy owners and Rinne faces a difficult matchup against a Sharks squad that knows how to score.