Pekka Rinne was the first goalie off the ice at Tuesday's morning skate and is on track to start later in the evening against the Bruins, Eric Stromgren of The Tennessean reports.

Rinne was the first goalie off the ice at Tuesday's morning skate and is on track to start later in the evening against the Bruins, Eric Stromgren of The Tennessean reports.

Analysis:

Rinne will make his 11th straight start as the Predators match up with Boston for the first time this season. The netminder has been consistently excellent throughout the campaign, submitting a save percentage below .900 in a game in just four of his 26 starts.