"Miikka Kiprusoff's goose-egg finally cracked the goose-egg on his stats line.

During a season he's been outstanding in seemingly every win, Kiprusoff finally netted his first shutout of the season in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Nashville Predators.

"That's what I try to do every game," he stated with his deadpan delivery.

Kiprusoff won a goaltenders duel over countryman Pekka Rinne by stopping 26 shots, which seemed to come in flurries.

Although Rinne had more action in a 28-save outing, Kiprusoff did come up with some dandy stops, especially when the Predators had a late powerplay.

"I think we played pretty smart. We played with the patience you need against that team and it worked out," said Kiprusoff, who netted the 41st shutout of his career.

"They had just one or two really good chances. Otherwise, they are shots outside. That's what I like.""