Predators' Pekka Rinne: Will start Thursday

Rinne will be in the crease for Thursday's tilt in Los Angeles.

Analysis:

Rinne's absorbed two straight defeats (one in overtime) despite saving 63 of 68 shots (.926) in that span, so he'll be looking to his teammates for some extra help. Fortunately, Los Angeles has a tendency to struggle offensively, ranking 24th in the league with 2.45 goals per game. If past trends hold, the Finn should have a solid performance.