Hutton stops 21 shots, Predators shut out Penguins 4-0

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    Carter Hutton knows he's not Pekka Rinne, so it makes no sense to even try.

    Instead, the Nashville Predators' backup goaltender, thrust into a starting role while Rinne recovers from a sprained knee, figures it's better to just stick with what works for him.

    "I just keep it simple, play my game and control what I can," Hutton said. "The guys battle hard in front of me and try to make the first save here and try to give us a chance to win every night."

    The formula worked perfectly in a 4-0 romp over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Hutton stopped all 21 shots he faced for his second career shutout as the Predators won in regulation in Pittsburgh for the first time since 2004.

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