Pekka Rinne will defend the net for Friday's Game 1 against the Ducks.

Rinne will defend the net for Friday's Game 1 against the Ducks.

Analysis:

Rinne should be well rested after sitting out the final game of the regular season, now preparing to face off against the Pacific Division-winning Ducks. Rinne's stumbled a bit this season compared to years past, but he still remains the club's workhorse and should start all of the Predators' playoff games barring multiple bad outings.