Pekka Rinne struggling in the 2nd round
Pekka Rinne - G - Nashville Predators
May 1, 2012 - 8:35 AM ET
Pekka Rinne allowed nine goals in five first-round games, but he's already given up nine goals in two second-round games to the Phoenix Coyotes.
The Preds are down 2-0 in their series and Rinne's 2.51 goals-against average and .857 save percentage are a big reason why. "He's an outstanding goalie," Yotes coach Dave Tippett said. "We're just trying to get traffic in front of him and create second opportunities. It's probably the same thing they're saying about (Mike) Smith. Nothing we're doing is special. We're trying to get pucks in the front of the net."
Source: Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
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