Nashville Predators fans had fears confirmed as it was announced that starting goaltender Pekka Rinne is officially considered day-to-day with a lower body injury. Suspicions were aroused when Rinne missed practice yesterday, and it turns out what was hoped to be a ‘maintenance day’ is in fact a legitimate injury as he will not be on the active roster for Tuesday night’s tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Filling in between the pipes will be goaltender Marek Mazanec, who will be making his return to the NHL level after two contests with the AHL Milwakee Admirals club.