Pyotr Kochetkov (lower-body) made an impressive season debut in Carolina's most recent game, securing a 3-0 shutout win over the New York Rangers, but will serve as the backup to Frederik Andersen on Thursday as the team will seemingly return to the goalie rotation they have showcased over the past several seasons. Andersen has been serviceable, but unspectacular this season, posting a 2.96 GAA and .894 SV% in seven games (4-3-0). He saved 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in his previous outing, a 2-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -190 home favorites against a Minnesota Wild team riding a two-game winning streak.

The Hurricanes have outscored their opposition 31-22 through eight games this season (6-2-0) and will roll with Andersen between the pipes on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Andersen struggled in a meeting with the Golden Knights last week, allowing three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) in a 4-1 loss. The 36-year-old goalie has a 2.72 GAA and .901 SV% in five games this season (4-1-0). The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -146 home favorites against the Golden Knights (5-1-3).

The 36-year-old Dane will make his fifth start of the season when the Hurricanes travel to Denver to take on the Avalanche on Thursday. Andersen was tagged with the loss in his last start, allowing three goals on 25 shots in a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Golden Knights. He brings a 3-1-0 record and an .894 SV% into a difficult matchup with the Avalanche, where Carolina enters action at +120 on the money line.

The Hurricanes (5-0-0) will look to continue as the only undefeated team in the 2025-26 season, turning to Andersen between the pipes on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights (4-0-2), who have yet to lose in regulation. The 36-year-old Andersen is coming off his best performance of the season, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. He has a 2.27 GAA and .899 SV% through three games (3-0-0). The Hurricanes enter Monday's contest as slight -100 road underdogs against the Golden Knights.

The Hurricanes (5-0-0) will look to continue as the only undefeated team in the 2025-26 season, turning to Andersen between the pipes on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights (4-0-2), who have yet to lose in regulation. The 36-year-old Andersen is coming off his best performance of the season, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. He has a 2.27 GAA and .899 SV% through three games (3-0-0). The Hurricanes enter Monday's contest as slight -100 road underdogs against the Golden Knights.

Andersen will get the nod against his former team when the Hurricanes travel to Anaheim to take on the Ducks on Thursday. Freddie picked up the win in his last start, stopping 20 of the 23 shots he faced in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Flyers. He's a great bet to stay in the win column on Thursday as the Hurricanes enter action at -190 on the money line.

The Hurricanes likely entered the season with the intention of Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov splitting time between the pipes, but with Kochetkov battling an undisclosed injury, Andersen gets the easy call for their season-opening matchup against the New Jersey Devils. The 36-year-old Andersen has battled injuries recently and was limited to only 22 appearances last season (13-8-1), posting a 2.50 GAA and .899 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -167 home favorites against a Devils team that finished the 2024-25 season mid-pack offensively, averaging 2.95 goals per game.

The Hurricanes likely entered the season with the intention of Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov splitting time between the pipes, but with Kochetkov battling an undisclosed injury, Andersen gets the easy call for their season-opening matchup against the New Jersey Devils. The 36-year-old Andersen has battled injuries recently and was limited to only 22 appearances last season (13-8-1), posting a 2.50 GAA and .899 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -167 home favorites against a Devils team that finished the 2024-25 season mid-pack offensively, averaging 2.95 goals per game.

Andersen snapped Carolina's 15-game Eastern Conference Final losing streak with a 20-save shutout in Game 4 to keep Carolina alive and the series at 3-1 Florida. The 35-year-old Danish netminder will take the crease yet again on Wednesday for Game 5 and will hope to remain hard to beat this postseason, as shown by his 1.84 GAA, .914 SV% and 8-4-0 record. He will host the Florida Panthers, who are looking to close out the series and reach the Stanley Cup Finals for a third consecutive campaign.

Andersen was pulled after allowing four goals on 16 shots in the Hurricanes' 5-0 Game 2 loss. Pyotr Kochetkov struggled in his Game 3 start, so it looks like the Hurricanes will come back to Andersen in a must-win Game 4. Prior to this series, Andersen was 7-2 with a 1.36 GAA and .937 SV% in the playoffs. However, he's allowed nine goals on just 36 shots (.750 SV%) in two games vs. Florida.

Andersen was pulled after allowing four goals on 16 shots in the Hurricanes' 5-0 Game 2 loss. Pyotr Kochetkov struggled in his Game 3 start, so it looks like the Hurricanes will come back to Andersen in a must-win Game 4. Prior to this series, Andersen was 7-2 with a 1.36 GAA and .937 SV% in the playoffs. However, he's allowed nine goals on just 36 shots (.750 SV%) in two games vs. Florida.

For the first time this postseason, the Hurricanes are trailing a series, down 1-0 to the Florida Panthers, and will hope to rebound on Thursday in Game 2. Before Game 1, Andersen had a stellar 1.36 GAA and .937 SV% in nine games (7-2). He allowed five goals on 20 shots (.750 SV%) in Tuesday's 5-2 Game 1 loss. Still, the Hurricanes enter a crucial contest on Thursday as -136 home favorites against the Panthers.

The Hurricanes are well-rested heading into Game 1 on Tuesday, having played the fewest games of all teams remaining in the playoffs after eliminating the Washington Capitals on Thursday in five games. Andersen has been terrific this postseason, posting a stellar 1.36 GAA, .937 SV%, and one shutout in nine games (7-2), and will return to the crease for Game 1. The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -121 home favorites against the Panthers.

The Hurricanes can advance to the Eastern Conference Finals with a victory on Thursday in Game 5, rolling with Andersen between the pipes. Andersen has been excellent for the Hurricanes through eight games this postseason (6-2), boasting a 1.41 GAA and .935 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Game 5 as -164 road favorites against the Washington Capitals.

The Hurricanes can advance to the Eastern Conference Finals with a victory on Thursday in Game 5, rolling with Andersen between the pipes. Andersen has been excellent for the Hurricanes through eight games this postseason (6-2), boasting a 1.41 GAA and .935 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Game 5 as -164 road favorites against the Washington Capitals.

Andersen will make his eighth start of the post-season when the Hurricanes host the Capitals in Game 4 on Monday. Andersen turned in another stellar performance in Game 3, stopping all 21 shots he faced in the 4-0 shutout victory. The 35-year-old netminder is leading the NHL Playoffs with a remarkable .940 SV% and 1.32 GAA. The Hurricanes enter action on Monday at -236 on the money line.

Andersen allowed two goals on 20 shots (.900 SV%) in Carolina's Game 2 loss to the Washington Capitals, evening the series at 1-1. The 35-year-old netminder has a stellar 1.55 GAA and .930 SV% in six games this postseason (4-2). The Hurricanes enter Game 3 as sizeable -238 home favourites against the Capitals.