Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Chased after two periods
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Andersen stopped 12 of 16 shots over two periods in Saturday's 5-4 double-overtime loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Andersen gave up all four goals in the last half of the second period. Brandon Bussi took over in goal to begin the third, and he allowed just one goal on 19 shots, which came in the second overtime. Andersen's magic from earlier in the postseason might be running out -- he's allowed 12 goals on 65 shots over three games versus Vegas. Overall, he has gone 13-2 with a 1.89 GAA and a .910 save percentage over 16 playoff outings. Given the trend of his performance, it's no guarantee Andersen gets the nod for Game 4 on Tuesday.
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Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Expected to start in Game 3
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Andersen is slated to guard the road goal versus the Golden Knights in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday.
Andersen looks set to continue his run as the Hurricanes' starter after helping the team to a comeback win in Game 2. He stopped 23 of 26 shots in Game 2 and has won five of his last six outings. Andersen has allowed eight goals on 49 shots over two contests against the Golden Knights, but he showed an ability to lock in later in the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Canadiens and will try to do that again.
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Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Collects overtime win
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Andersen stopped 23 of 26 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Andersen and the Hurricanes looked to be in trouble when they trailed 2-0 after two periods. The Hurricanes responded with three goals in a 5:05 span during the third, though Mark Stone was able to answer to force overtime, where Seth Jarvis won it for Carolina. Andersen has allowed eight goals on 49 shots over the first two games of this series as the Golden Knights look to be the toughest test the Hurricanes have seen in the playoffs. It won't get any easier as the series shifts to Vegas for the next two contests. Andersen is 13-2 with a 1.72 GAA and a .917 save percentage over 15 outings this postseason.
Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Slated to start Thursday
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Andersen is slated to start in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday.
Andersen will try to rebound after stopping just 18 of 23 shots in a 5-4 loss to Vegas on Tuesday. He's still having a fantastic playoff run overall with a 12-2 record, 1.65 GAA and .920 save percentage in 14 outings. Vegas has averaged an impressive 3.71 goals per game during the 2026 postseason.
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Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Struggles in Game 1 loss
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Andersen stopped 18 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
The Hurricanes scored the first two goals, but Andersen couldn't hold that lead. The 36-year-old started this round much like he did in the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Canadiens. After a bad Game 1 loss, he'll be looking to bounce back in Game 2 on Thursday. Andersen is 12-2 with a 1.65 GAA and a .920 save percentage over 14 starts this postseason.
Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Set to start in Game 1
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Andersen will be between the home pipes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Golden Knights on Tuesday, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
Andersen has been phenomenal throughout the postseason -- he's allowed two or fewer goals in 12 of 13 games during the Hurricanes' run through the Eastern Conference bracket. The veteran netminder will have his toughest test yet, however, as the Golden Knights rank second in playoff scoring with 3.63 goals per game. The Hurricanes have been good at limiting shots against per game, though, with an average of 22.3 being tied for first in the 2026 postseason. Neither team is missing any players due to injury heading into Game 1 on Tuesday, which only adds to the intrigue of this series.
Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Steady again to clinch series
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Andersen stopped 23 of 24 shots in Friday's 6-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Andersen was working on a second straight shutout, but Cole Caufield spoiled it midway through the third period. After allowing five goals in Game 1, Andersen gave up just five more tallies over the next four contests to send the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 2006. The 36-year-old has a 12-1 record with a 1.41 GAA and a .931 save percentage over 13 playoff outings. Andersen is poised to continue in the starting role as the Hurricanes face the Golden Knights, which begins with Game 1 on Tuesday in Raleigh.
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Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Tending twine in Game 5
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Andersen will patrol the home crease in Friday's Game 5 against the Canadiens.
Andersen will look to win his 12th game of the postseason Friday, which would mark a new career high. He's also chasing the claim to the second-most playoff wins among active goalies, needing just five more to move ahead of Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky. Across 12 starts this postseason, Andersen has been excellent with an 11-1-0 record, a 1.44 GAA and a .928 save percentage. The 36-year-old netminder is coming off his third shutout of the postseason after stopping 18 shots in Game 4.
Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Earns shutout in Game 4
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Andersen recorded an 18-save shutout in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Canadiens in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Andersen picked up his third shutout of this postseason. The Hurricanes' defense has been superb in this series, holding Montreal to fewer than 20 shots in each of the last three games, making Andersen's job that much easier. He's 11-1 with a 1.44 GAA and a .928 save percentage in 12 outings. Andersen is a virtual lock to start Game 5 at home Friday, with a win being all the Hurricanes need to book their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals versus the Golden Knights.
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Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Set to start Wednesday
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Andersen is expected to get the starting nod on the road against the Canadiens in Game 4 on Wednesday.
Andersen has suffered just one loss in the postseason, coming at the hands of the Canadiens in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He has a 10-1 record, a 1.56 GAA and a .923 save percentage in his last 11 outings. Despite sharing the workload and appearing in just 35 contests during the regular season, he has cemented himself as Carolina's No. 1 in the playoffs.
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