Pekka Rinne was so bad in the first two games of the Stanley Cup final, some thought he should be replaced by a 22-year old who’s never started a playoff game. Now, Rinne is back to being the toast of Nashville. Predators coach Peter Laviolette is being heaped with praise for staying the course and sticking with his man.
Mike Sullivan should take the same approach leading up to Game 5.
There’s no need to panic and no need for severe lineup changes. There certainly is no need for a goaltender change.
The Penguins’ playoff record over the past two seasons with Matt Murray in goal is 20-9.