The NHL bestowed the honor of First Star of the Month on Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne on Thursday. Rinne becomes the first player in franchise history to receive the award.

No one had more wins in November than Rinne. Amongst qualified netminders, no one had a better save percentage. Or a better goals-against average.

The 34-year-old Finnish netminder led the Predators resurgence during the 30-day span, boasting a 9-1-2 record, .949 save percentage and a 1.49 goals-against average. Most importantly, the Preds entered November with only two wins and were out of a playoff spot; today, they begin December with 11 victories (10 from Rinne) and tied for third in the Central Division.