Rinne gets first career shutout as Predators top Sabres Buffalo, NY (Sports Network) - Pekka Rinne recorded his first career shutout
as Nashville scored twice in the third period for a 2-0 win over Buffalo at
HSBC Arena.
Rinne, who was a perfect 3-0-0 entering the game, stopped all 30 shots he
faced while Jason Arnott and J.P. Dumont tallied for the Predators, who have
won three of five including three in a row on the road.
The whitewash was sweet revenge for Nashville, which had been outscored by a
15-6 margin by Buffalo in the last two meetings, an 8-4 road setback on
February 27, 2008 and a 7-2 home defeat on D... More...
Martin Gelinas is not likely to re-sign with the Predators, according to the Tennessean. GM David Poile said, "I wish we had a position for him because he's good as a fourth-line guy, with penalty-killing and leadership. But right now we have those guys. You never say never, but it's a long shot."
An International Ice Hockey Federation ruling on whether forward Alexander Radulov must play for the Predators or Salavat Yulaev Ufa of Russia should be made in about two weeks, according to The Tennessean.
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