Pekka Rinne recorded 369 wins, a 2.43 goals-against average and 60 shutouts over 683 NHL games, all with the Nashville Predators.
Rinne’s Predators Legacy
Rinne posted a .917 save percentage across 13 full NHL seasons from 2008 to 2021. The Predators named him their all-time leader in every major goaltending category.
Nashville selected the Finnish netminder 258th overall in 2004 before he became the franchise cornerstone. Rinne’s 60 shutouts remain unmatched in team history.
His 369 victories stand as the highest total for any Predators goaltender by a margin of 200 wins.
Bergeron and Price Join the Class
Patrice Bergeron accumulated 1,040 points in 1,294 regular-season games with the Boston Bruins. He captured the Selke Trophy four times as the league’s top defensive forward.
Carey Price recorded 361 wins in 712 games with the Montreal Canadiens. His .917 career save percentage ranks among the highest for active-era goaltenders at the time of induction.
Keith Tkachuk added 1,065 points across 1,201 games, providing offensive firepower that complemented the defensive emphasis of the class.
Burke’s Builder Impact
Brian Burke served as general manager for multiple NHL clubs and guided the United States to Olympic silver in 2010. His executive decisions shaped roster construction across three decades.
The class totals six inductees announced on June 22, 2026, with the ceremony scheduled for November in Toronto.
Cindy Curley completes the players category as a pioneer in women’s hockey with multiple world championship medals.
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