Pekka Rinne will start against the Coyotes on Thursday, Eric Stromgren of the Tennessean reports.

Rinne will start against the Coyotes on Thursday, Eric Stromgren of the Tennessean reports.

Analysis:

Rinne was listed as the projected starter Thursday by the Predators, and that has now been confirmed to be the case. He carries an 18-5-1 record with a 1.81 GAA and .934 save percentage into the matchup.