After Viktor Fasth was dealt to the Oilers this morning, Andersen was quickly recalled to resume his back-up role. He never actually left the team and was on the ice for Ducks' practice this morning.
Andersen is coming off a 49-save performance against Carolina in a 5-3 victory for the Ducks, which ran his record to 15-3 this season. The 24-year-old Danish netminder also has a 2.12 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage. But the Ducks have Viktor Fasth coming back from a four-game conditioning assignment in Norfolk so Andersen's assignment allows room for Fasth to come up.
Andersen allowed four goals on 33 shots in a loss to the Blue Jackets on Feb. 3. He has won three of his last four starts while posting a 2.50 GAA and .923 SV%. He enters play tonight 7-1-0 on home ice as he gets set to take on an inconsistent Hurricanes squad who rank 22nd in scoring (2.45 G/PG).
Andersen stopped 27 of 30 shots in a 5-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday. Andersen won all five starts in January while posting a 1.86 GAA and .939 SV%. Tonight he will face a surging Blue Jackets offence that has tallied 37 goals in their last 10 games.
Andersen was beat by one of 31 shots that he faced in last Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kings. In his last four starts (plus one relief appearance) he is 4-0-0 with a 1.60 GAA and .948 SV%. He is one of the best spot-start options in the NHL right now, so take advantage when he gets the nod.
Andersen was beat by one of 31 shots that he faced in last Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kings. In his last four starts (plus one relief appearance) he is 4-0-0 with a 1.60 GAA and .948 SV%. He is one of the best spot-start options in the NHL right now, so take advantage when he gets the nod.
Andersen stopped all 10 shots that he faced after replacing Jonas Hiller in Tuesday's loss to the Jets. In his last three starts Andersen has won all three while posting a 2.00 GAA and .936 SV%. Tonight he faces the Kings who have lost three straight contests.
Andersen stopped all 10 shots that he faced after replacing Jonas Hiller in Tuesday's loss to the Jets. In his last three starts Andersen has won all three while posting a 2.00 GAA and .936 SV%. Tonight he faces the Kings who have lost three straight contests.
Andersen stopped 31 of 32 shots in a win over the Canucks on Wednesday. With the Ducks entering the second game of a back-to-back he will relieve Jonas Hiller tonight in St. Louis. He has been excellent this season posting a 1.98 GAA and .927 SV% in 13 appearances. However, he is a risky start vs. a tough Blues team.
Andersen stopped 31 of 32 shots in a win over the Canucks on Wednesday. With the Ducks entering the second game of a back-to-back he will relieve Jonas Hiller tonight in St. Louis. He has been excellent this season posting a 1.98 GAA and .927 SV% in 13 appearances. However, he is a risky start vs. a tough Blues team.
Jonas Hiller is sick so Andersen gets the nod against the Canucks. Andersen is 10-2-0 with a 2.07 GAA and .923 SV% this season.
Hiller has not officially been ruled out, so as of right now there is still a chance that he could get the nod tonight vs. Vancouver. If he is unfit to play, look for Andersen to take on the Canucks at the Honda Center. Andersen is 10-2-0 with a 2.07 GAA and .923 SV% this season.
Andersen was sent back to Norfolk on Friday to get more playing time, but he has been recalled today and could start tonight vs. the Canucks with Jonas Hiller sick. Andersen is 10-2-0 with a 2.07 GAA and .923 SV% this season.
Andersen allowed three goals on 26 shots in a win over the Predators last night, but as been sent down so he can get more playing time, something he his not getting behind a red-hot Jonas Hiller right now. He is expected to start tonight with Norfolk. Andersen has a bright future ahead of him, but he is only a spot-start option when with the Ducks at this point in his career.
Andersen allowed three goals on 23 shots in a loss to the Sharks on December 29. He has become a traditional back-up lately with Jonas Hiller absolutely sizzling right now. With the Ducks heading into a busy weekend, Andersen will give Hiller a breather and start vs. the Predators. Andersen is 5-2-0 with a 2.30 GAA and .910 SV% on the road.
Andersen allowed three goals on 23 shots in a loss to the Sharks on December 29. He has become a traditional back-up lately with Jonas Hiller absolutely sizzling right now. With the Ducks heading into a busy weekend, Andersen is expected to give Hiller a breather vs. the Predators. Andersen is 5-2-0 with a 2.30 GAA and .910 SV% on the road.
Andersen allowed three goals on 21 shots in a win over the Islanders on December 21. He continues to play well, but Jonas HIller is red-hot right now so it has been hard to find Andersen starts. Tonight he will face the Sharks in San Jose, he is 5-1-0 with a 2.18 GAA and .916 SV% on the road.
Andersen stopped 26 of 28 shots in a win over the Blues on December 7. He gets the call in the second game of a back-to-back and draws a good matchup when he faces the Islanders.
Andersen turned aside 19 of 21 shots in a win over the Flames on November 29. THe next three starts went to Jonas Hiller, but Andersen gets the nod tonight. He has yet to face the Blues, but the 24-year-old rookie is 3-1-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .925 SV% on the road, slightly worse than his home numbers (4-0-0 / 1.36 / .954).
Andersen will make his first start for the Ducks since November 12. He was recalled last week with Viktor Fasth out with an injury. He has won six of his seven starts with a 1.66 GAA and .943 SV% this season. He draws a strong matchup vs. the Flames.