Andersen was hardly tested in Game 2 on Saturday, seeing just 12 shots across 63 minutes of game-time, but the Hurricanes still needed overtime to secure the 3-2 victory. The 36-year-old netminder hasn't looked his sharpest through the opening two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, but he still leads the NHL Playoffs with a .927 SV%. Andersen and the Hurricanes enter action in Game 3 as road favourites at -140 on the money line.
Andersen will be looking to bounce back in Game 2 after his eight game playoff winning streak was snapped in Game 1 after allowing five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%) in the opener. The 36-year-old veteran net-minder has been nearly unbeatable in the playoffs thus far, with his eye-opening 8-1-0 record, 1.51 GAA and .932 SV%. He hosts the surging Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, who have won the last five contests between the two teams.
Andersen will be looking to bounce back in Game 2 after his eight game playoff winning streak was snapped in Game 1 after allowing five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%) in the opener. The 36-year-old veteran net-minder has been nearly unbeatable in the playoffs thus far, with his eye-opening 8-1-0 record, 1.51 GAA and .932 SV%. He hosts the surging Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, who have won the last five contests between the two teams.
Andersen and the undefeated Hurricanes enter the third round of the postseason well rested, having not played since sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers with a 3-2 overtime victory 12 days ago. The 36-year-old Andersen has been tremendous this postseason, posting a 1.12 GAA and .950 SV% in eight games (8-0). Prolonged rest hasn't been an issue for Andersen and the Hurricanes so far this postseason, who began round two with a 3-0 shutout victory over the Flyers after a full week break. The Hurricanes enter Game One against the Montreal Canadiens as sizeable -193 home favourites.
Andersen and the undefeated Hurricanes enter the third round of the postseason well rested, having not played since sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers with a 3-2 overtime victory 12 days ago. The 36-year-old Andersen has been tremendous this postseason, posting a 1.12 GAA and .950 SV% in eight games (8-0). Prolonged rest hasn't been an issue for Andersen and the Hurricanes so far this postseason, who began round two with a 3-0 shutout victory over the Flyers after a full week break. The Hurricanes enter Game One against the Montreal Canadiens as sizeable -193 home favourites.
Despite coming off of unquestionably the worst regular season of his career, Andersen continues to impress in the 2025-26 postseason. The veteran 36-year-old goalie was outstanding once again in Game two against the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win to give his team a 2-0 series lead. In six games this postseason (6-0), he has a near-perfect 1.02 GAA and .958 SV%. The Hurricanes hope to take a commanding 3-0 series lead, entering Game Three as -163 road favourites.
Despite coming off of unquestionably the worst regular season of his career, Andersen continues to impress in the 2025-26 postseason. The veteran 36-year-old goalie was outstanding once again in Game two against the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win to give his team a 2-0 series lead. In six games this postseason (6-0), he has a near-perfect 1.02 GAA and .958 SV%. The Hurricanes hope to take a commanding 3-0 series lead, entering Game Three as -163 road favourites.
Andersen stopped all 19 shots that he faced in the Hurricanes' 3-0 shutout win over the Flyers in Game 1. It was another dominant performance from the Hurricanes and another great effort from the veteran netminder, who carries a 5-0-0 record, 0.90 GAA, .961 SV% and two shutouts into Game 2. The Hurricanes are monstrous -255 favourites on home-ice.
Andersen stopped all 19 shots that he faced in the Hurricanes' 3-0 shutout win over the Flyers in Game 1. It was another dominant performance from the Hurricanes and another great effort from the veteran netminder, who carries a 5-0-0 record, 0.90 GAA, .961 SV% and two shutouts into Game 2. The Hurricanes are monstrous -255 favourites on home-ice.
Fresh off an impressive four-game sweep over the Ottawa Senators, the Hurricanes will return from a week-long break, turning to Andersen to tend the twine in Game One against the Philadelphia Flyers. After arguably the worst season of his career, Andersen's presence in Carolina's crease this postseason was uncertain, but he has rewarded Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour for his decision thus far. In four games this postseason (4-0), Andersen has an elite 1.10 GAA and .955 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Game One on Saturday as sizeable -208 home favourites.
Fresh off an impressive four-game sweep over the Ottawa Senators, the Hurricanes will return from a week-long break, turning to Andersen to tend the twine in Game One against the Philadelphia Flyers. After arguably the worst season of his career, Andersen's presence in Carolina's crease this postseason was uncertain, but he has rewarded Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour for his decision thus far. In four games this postseason (4-0), Andersen has an elite 1.10 GAA and .955 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Game One on Saturday as sizeable -208 home favourites.
With Carolina holding a commanding 3-0 lead over Ottawa, Frederik Andersen is expected to start Game 4 in the Nations Capital on Saturday. The 36-year-old veteran net-minder struggled throughout the regular season but has seen a resurgence in the playoffs, as shown by his 3-0-0 record, 0.84 GAA and .954 SV%. After outscoring the Senators 7-3 through the first three games, he will look to close out the series quickly on the road for Saturday's matinee.
With Carolina holding a commanding 3-0 lead over Ottawa, Frederik Andersen is expected to start Game 4 in the Nations Capital on Saturday. The 36-year-old veteran net-minder struggled throughout the regular season but has seen a resurgence in the playoffs, as shown by his 3-0-0 record, 0.84 GAA and .954 SV%. After outscoring the Senators 7-3 through the first three games, he will look to close out the series quickly on the road for Saturday's matinee.
Coming off arguably the worst regular season of his career, posting a 3.05 GAA and .874 SV% in 35 games (16-14-5), Andersen has been outstanding to begin the postseason. The veteran 36-year-old Danish goalie has saved 59 of 61 shots (.967 SV%) through two games, helping Carolina maintain home-ice advantage by jumping out to a 2-0 series lead. The Hurricanes can take control of the series with a win in Game Three, entering the action as slight +105 road underdogs against the Ottawa Senators.
Coming off arguably the worst regular season of his career, posting a 3.05 GAA and .874 SV% in 35 games (16-14-5), Andersen has been outstanding to begin the postseason. The veteran 36-year-old Danish goalie has saved 59 of 61 shots (.967 SV%) through two games, helping Carolina maintain home-ice advantage by jumping out to a 2-0 series lead. The Hurricanes can take control of the series with a win in Game Three, entering the action as slight +105 road underdogs against the Ottawa Senators.
There was some uncertainty with who would tend the twine for Carolina to begin the postseason, considering Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) has been cleared to play, and Brandon Bussi led the team with 31 wins this season. That said, Andersen, coming off the worst regular season of his career, posting a 3.05 GAA and .874 SV% in 35 games (16-14-5), was between the pipes in Game One for Carolina and excelled, saving all 22 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Ottawa Senators for his sixth career playoff shutout. The Hurricanes enter Game Two as -144 home favourites.
There was some uncertainty with who would tend the twine for Carolina to begin the postseason, considering Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) has been cleared to play, and Brandon Bussi led the team with 31 wins this season. That said, Andersen, coming off the worst regular season of his career, posting a 3.05 GAA and .874 SV% in 35 games (16-14-5), was between the pipes in Game One for Carolina and excelled, saving all 22 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Ottawa Senators for his sixth career playoff shutout. The Hurricanes enter Game Two as -144 home favourites.