Frederik Andersen News

Andersen battled injuries last season, as he has for several seasons now, allowing him to suit up in only 34 games (21-11-1) where he posted a 2.48 GAA and .903 SV%. The Carolina Hurricanes opted to re-sign him and Antti Raanta in the offseason, indicating that there will probably be a similar goalie rotation in the Hurricane crease this season. In two appearances this preseason (1-0-0), Andersen posted a sparkling 1.30 GAA and .946 SV%. There are several high-caliber offensive threats on the Ottawa Senators roster but the defensive structure of Rod Brind'Amour and the Hurricanes should prove challenging for any team to penetrate. As a team last season, the Hurricanes allowed an average of only 2.56 goals per game, good for second in the NHL.

Andersen battled injuries last season, as he has for several seasons now, allowing him to suit up in only 34 games (21-11-1) where he posted a 2.48 GAA and .903 SV%. The Carolina Hurricanes opted to re-sign him and Antti Raanta in the offseason, indicating that there will probably be a similar goalie rotation in the Hurricane crease this season. In two appearances this preseason (1-0-0), Andersen posted a sparkling 1.30 GAA and .946 SV%. There are several high-caliber offensive threats on the Ottawa Senators roster but the defensive structure of Rod Brind'Amour and the Hurricanes should prove challenging for any team to penetrate. As a team last season, the Hurricanes allowed an average of only 2.56 goals per game, good for second in the NHL.

Andersen was 21-11-1 with a .903 SV% and 2.48 GAA In 2022-23 with Carolina and has signed a two-year extension worth $6.8 million ($3.4M AAV). The 33-year-old holds the all-time highest save percentage amounts qualified Hurricane's starters with his .915 SV% since coming to Carolina two seasons ago and has an incredible solid 282-125-52 career record with a 2.58 GAA and .915 SV%.

Andersen was not busy in Game 3, stopping 16 of 17 shots (.941 SV%) but still dropping the contest 1-0 to go down three in the Western Conference Final vs. Florida. The 33-year-old Dane has been sensational throughout the playoffs, with his 5-2-0 record, 1.58 GAA and .937 SV%. He will hope to keep Carolina alive for at least one more game, as they take on the Florida Panthers, who led the NHL in shots per game (36.8).

Andersen was not busy in Game 3, stopping 16 of 17 shots (.941 SV%) but still dropping the contest 1-0 to go down three in the Western Conference Final vs. Florida. The 33-year-old Dane has been sensational throughout the playoffs, with his 5-2-0 record, 1.58 GAA and .937 SV%. He will hope to keep Carolina alive for at least one more game, as they take on the Florida Panthers, who led the NHL in shots per game (36.8).

Andersen did not start in Game 2 after stoping 57 of 60 shots (.950 SV%) in the four-overtime marathon loss in Game 1 that resulted in a 3-2 Florida victory but will be back between the pipes on Monday. The 33-year-old has found new life in the playoffs this year, with his 5-1-0 record, 1.65 GAA and .936 SV%. He will hope to get the Hurricanes in the win column for the first time in the Eastern Conference Finals as he takes on Florida yet again, who closed out the regular season first in the NHL in shots per game (36.8).

Andersen did not start in Game 2 after stoping 57 of 60 shots (.950 SV%) in the four-overtime marathon loss in Game 1 that resulted in a 3-2 Florida victory but will be back between the pipes on Monday. The 33-year-old has found new life in the playoffs this year, with his 5-1-0 record, 1.65 GAA and .936 SV%. He will hope to get the Hurricanes in the win column for the first time in the Eastern Conference Finals as he takes on Florida yet again, who closed out the regular season first in the NHL in shots per game (36.8).

Andersen allowed two goals on 29 shots (.931 SV%) as he closed out the Hurricanes' series vs. New Jersey with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Devils in Game 5 last game. The 33-year-old veteran has been both sensational and unbeatable so far in the playoffs, with his 5-0-0 record 1.80 GAA and .931 SV%. He will take the crease for Game 1 Thursday vs. Florida, who led the NHL in shots on goal per game during the regular season (36.8).

Andersen stopped 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%) to take a commanding 3-1 lead on the series as Carolina easily handled the Devils 6-1 in Game 4. The 33-year-old veteran has been putting on a Vezina worthy performance in the playoffs, with his 4-0-0 record, 1.80 GAA and .930 SV%. He will hope to close out the series against New Jersey Thursday, who finished the regular season fourth in the NHL in shots per game (34.4).

Andersen was pulled in Game 3 after allowing four goals on 12 shots (.667 SV%) through 20:53 TOI and took the no decision before handing the crease over in a 8-4 loss last game. The 33-year-old veteran has been sensational besides his previous outing in the playoffs thus far, with his 3-0-0 record, .925 SV% and 2.03 GAA. He will look to extend Carolina's series lead as they take on New Jersey, who finished the regular season third in the NHL in shots per game (34.8).

Andersen has not dressed for the Hurricanes' previous three games due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to dress for Game 5 Tuesday. The 33-year-old has 27 career NHL playoff wins but will head into a backup role as Antti Raanta has led Carolina to a 3-1 series lead.

Andersen will miss a second-straight playoff game as he is out due to illness and will not dress for Game 3 vs. the New York Islanders. The 33-year-old is coming off an average regular season, where he went 21-11-1 with a 2.48 GAA and .903 SV%. Pyotr Kotchetkov will replace him as Carolina's backup Friday.