Predators' Pekka Rinne: Expected to start Sunday

Rinne is expected to be between the pipes for Sunday's game against the Oilers, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.

Analysis:

Rinne is sporting a 4.40 GAA and .837 save percentage over the past five games, but the netminder's past success against the Oilers could provide the confidence boost he needs to get over the slump. Over his past three seasons against the Oilers, Rinne is 8-0-0 with a 0.98 GAA, .966 save percentage and three shutouts.