Pekka Rinne will tend the twine Friday against Tampa Bay.

Rinne will tend the twine on the road Friday against Tampa Bay.

Analysis:

Rinne, like most goaltenders this season, had a difficult outing against the Capitals in his last start, as he allowed four goals on 22 shots. It was the 33-year-old's third loss in his last four contests. Struggling to find his form of last season, Rinne has logged a 2.54 GAA on the year with just 20 wins in 45 outings.