Predators shutout Flames, retain top spot in Western Conference0:27"I got a lot of help," said Rinne, who recorded his third shutout of the season and the 46th of his NHL career. "[The Flames] have a lot of skill up front and they were able to get a couple good looks. Giordano, Brodie ring crossbarMike Smith finished with 26 saves for the Flames (16-14-3), who have lost two in a row. The Flames outshot the Predators 12-6 in the first period, while defencemen Mark Giordano and TJ Brodie both rang shots off the crossbar. The Flames pressed hard to get on the board in the third period and came close a couple times.

Source: CBC News December 17, 2017 06:00 UTC