Head coach Bruce Boudreau elected to go with Andersen over Jonas Hiller, who lost the first two games in Anaheim. Andersen made 22 saves on 23 shots in two and a half periods, before being relieved by Hiller, who allowed one goal on eight shots but walked away with the win. There was no medical update on Andersen after the game other than he is 'day-to-day', so monitor his status leading up to game 4.
Andersen stopped 34 of 36 shot in a 6-2 win over the Stars on game 5. It was a nice bounce back game for Andersen, after he was pulled in game 4's loss in Dallas. The series shifts back to Dallas and Andersen carries a 2.93 GAA and .909 SV% in the series.
There was speculation that Gibson or Hiller could see some action after the Ducks' collapse but Boudreau will return with the rookie Andersen.
Andersen has been praised for his play in big games for the Ducks this season and will continue to lead their playoff run tonight.
Andersen stopped 32 of 35 shots in the 3-2 win over the Stars in game 1. Anaheim jumped out to a 4-0 lead, just to allow the Stars to come back. He will be the Ducks' starter until he falters, and game 1 gave us a good idea of what he is capable of.
Andersen stopped 27 of 30 shots in a win over the Kings in his last regular season start. He has won his last four starts while holding his opponents to 10 goals on 131 shots (.924 SV%). He finished his first NHL season at 20-5-0 with a 2.29 GAA and .923 SV% and with Jonas Hiller struggling down the stretch Andersen will make his postseason debut in game 1 vs. Dallas tonight.
Andersen (upper-body) looks lie he will return to the Ducks' crease after missing the last three games. He stopped 30 of 32 shots in a win over the Oilers in his last start. Andersen has gone 19-5-0 with a 2.27 GAA and .924 SV% in his first NHL season. Tonight, he will look to move to 3-0 over the Kings this season.
Tokarki, 24 was 2-0-0 with a 1.84 GAA and .946 SV% in his brief time with Montreal this season. While with Hamilton he has gone 20-15-3 with a 2.36 GAA and .920 SV%. Tokarski will likely spend another season in the AHL before moving up to be Cary Price's backup when Peter Budaj's contract is up at the end of next season.
Andersen will miss his third straight game tonight. He suffered the injury last Friday, so it is a good sign that he is already back on the ice working out. Consider him day-to-day.
Andersen was shaken up in Friday's loss to the Predators. He was struck high by a puck and did not return for the third period. With Andersen sidelined and Jonas Hiller struggling, John Gibson will make his NHL debut on Monday. Regardless of the outcome, expect Gibson to be sent back to the AHL when Andersen is 100 per cent.
Fast has no points in eight games with the Rangers this season. He made the team at the start of the year, but was sent back and this is his first recall. He has recorded 17 goals and 17 assists (34 points) in 48 games with Hartford.
Andersen gave up four goals on 37 shots in Monday's 5-4 OT victory over the Jets. He has won his two previous starts while stopping 64 of 69 shots (.928 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight, he comes into play vs. the Oilers with a 9-2-0 record accompanied by a 2.19 GAA and .933 SV% at home this season.
Andersen stopped 31 of 32 shots in a win over the Canucks on Saturday. The great outing for Andersen will earn him another start tonight vs. the Jets. Andersen has gone 8-2-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .937 SV% at home this season.
Andersen stopped 31 of 32 shots in a win over the Canucks on Saturday. The great outing for Andersen looks like it will earn him another start tonight vs. the Jets. Andersen has gone 8-2-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .937 SV% at home this season.
Andersen allowed three goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Sharks on March 20. He has sat during the last three games, but will be back in tonight vs. Vancouver. Andersen is 2-2-0 with a2.95 GAA and .913 SV% in March and has won each of his starts with a 1.00 GAA and .971 SV% against the Canucks this season.
Stepan was listed as a game-time decision, but was on the ice for warmups skating on his regular line. He has 14 points in his last 12 games.
Stepan is riding a three-game goal scoring streak and the Rangers are in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race, so they want to see #21 suit up tonight. Martin St. Louis is also a game-time decision with the illness. Stepan has 15 goals and 35 assists (50 points) in 72 games, including 14 in his last 12.
Andersen stopped 37 of 38 shots in a 2-1 win over the Kings on Saturday. It was a good outing for Andersen after allowing seven goals in his back-to-back losses in his two previous starts. Tonight, he will be in tough as he goes head-to-head vs. Antti Niemi.
Andersen stopped 37 of 38 shots in a 2-1 win over the Kings on Saturday. It was a good outing for Andersen after allowing seven goals in his back-to-back losses in his two previous starts. Tonight, he will be in tough as he goes head-to-head vs. Antti Niemi.
Stastny has missed the last four games with a back injury, but will return tonight. Stastny will return to his regular spot between Gabriel Landeskog and Nathan MacKinnon. He has tallied 20 goals and 27 assists (47 points) with a plus-10 rating in 58 games this season.
