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Predators' big push falls short in Western semis
Nashville Predators' Pekka Rinne , of Finland, and Kevin Klein skate off the ice dejectedly after losing their playoff series to the Phoenix Coyotes after Game 5 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinal playoff series Monday, May 7, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.
Doan goal lifts Coyotes over Predators in NHL playoffs
Phoenix goalie Mike Smith made 25 saves to earn his second shutout of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs as the Coyotes edged the Nashville Predators 1-0 in a Western Conference second-round contest.
Suspended Predators' status still unresolved
Predators defenseman Kevin Klein talks to Pierre LeBrun about Game 3 win over the Coyotes, mood heading into Game 4, his inspiring mohawk and getty back to playing Predators hockey Predators defenseman Kevin Klein talks to Pierre LeBrun about Game 3 win over the Coyotes, mood heading into Game 4, his inspiring mohawk and getty back to playing ... (more)
Suddenly, they look like the Predators again
Smothering defense, scoring first, playing smart, and Pekka Rinne playing like he's capable of doing so.
Despite his surprise, Rinne a deserving Vezina candidate
Surprised? Really? After leading the NHL in wins and saves while posting a sparkling .923 save percentage and basically keeping the Nashville Predators afloat early in the season? "I was surprised last year as well," said Rinne, who was a runner-up to Tim Thomas for the 2010-11 Vezina.
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