You are only as good as the goalie in the net. A case could be made for such a statement. Throughout the history of the NHL, goalies have lifted teams on their shoulders and carried them to success. The Nashville Predators are no exception to this line of thought. It was the play of their goalie late in the 2016-17 season that pushed them to the playoffs. It was also Pekka Rinne who stopped puck after puck from going in last season when the players in front of him allowed high-danger chances.
When you think of the best goalies in the NHL’s history, Rinne’s name may not be mentioned for a long time.