Rinne will start in the road crease Saturday against the Lightning, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rinne notched his first win in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks, steering away 18 of 20 shots. He has ceded the No. 1 job to Juuse Saros, but Rinne will get a spot start and look to build on the .863 save percentage he's accrued through three games. The Lightning have all the weapons they usually have, but they rank 12th in the league with 3.0 goals per game.

Rinne stopped 18 shots in a 3-2 overtime win over Chicago on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rinne turned in a fine performance in just his second start of the season, yielding only a power-play goal to Dylan Strome and a breakaway tally by Mattias Janmark. It was an especially encouraging showing after Rinne had allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 save percentage) over his first two appearances, including one relief outing.

Rinne will defend the home net in Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rinne started just once through the first five games, and he turned aside 20 of 23 shots -- an .870 save percentage -- in a loss to the Hurricanes. The Blackhawks recently scored a combined 10 goals in a two-game series sweep against the Red Wings, and they've averaged 3.17 goals per game thus far.

Rinne allowed two goals on eight shots in relief of Juuse Saros during Friday's 7-0 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Rinne was no more effective than Saros in the contest, which the Stars dominated over the final 40 minutes. The 38-year-old Rinne has been relegated to a backup role for 2020-21, but with Saros' clunker Friday, Rinne may be in line for Sunday's start against the Stars. Given the firepower displayed Friday, it would be risky to trust Rinne in DFS if he gets the nod.

Rinne stopped 20 of 23 shots Monday in a 4-2 loss to Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Rinne took a seat behind teammate Juuse Saros for Nashville's first two games before drawing in for Monday's tilt. The 38-year-old Rinne is coming off a 2019-20 season in which he posted a subpar .895 save percentage, then he watched as Saros turned in a pair of fine performances to open the year. Based on the early returns, this has become Saros' job to lose.

Rinne will patrol the crease in Monday's contest against the Hurricanes, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rinne will make his 2020-21 debut Monday after Nashville opted to start Juuse Saros in the first two games. The 38-year-old struggled last season with a 3.17 GAA and .895 save percentage. If he doesn't turn those numbers around, his starts will be few and far between this season.

Rinne gave up eight goals on 31 shots in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Rinne surrendered five goals in a span of 5:13 during the third period before head coach John Hynes finally pulled him for Juuse Saros. This may be the low point for Rinne in 2019-20 -- he hadn't allowed more than six scores in a game before Monday. He dropped to 18-14-4 with a 3.17 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 36 starts. Saros is already confirmed to start Tuesday's game against the Wild -- it could be awhile before Rinne is trusted with another start.

Rinne will tend the twine for Monday's home matchup with Edmonton, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rinne hasn't been in the crease since Feb. 21 versus Chicago, when he suffered an overtime loss after giving up just two goals on 38 shots. The netminder will miss the 55-game mark for the first time since 2013-14 and, as a result, won't reach the 30-win threshold as well. With Rinne taking the first game of the Preds' back-to-back, Juuse Saros will be in goal for Tuesday's road clash with Minnesota.

Per Thomas Willis of the Predators' official site, Rinne (illness) stayed on the ice for extra work after morning skate, which suggests he'll back up Juuse Saros for Thursday's clash with Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Rinne didn't dress for Tuesday's win over Ottawa due to an illness, but he was never expected to be sidelined for long. The veteran backstop will likely be back between the pipes for Saturday's game against the Avalanche.

Rinne (illness) won't dress for Tuesday's game against the Senators, Kristopher Martel of Fox Sports Tennessee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Juuse Saros will get the starting nod, and Connor Ingram, who was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday, will serve as the backup. Rinne was trending in the right direction after the game-day skate, so he will aim to get healthy for Thursday's matchup versus the Flames.