Andersen exited Game 4 in round one in the second period after an awkward collision due to an undisclosed injury. He was replaced by Pyotr Kochetkov, who started and won Game 5, helping Carolina advance to the second round. The 35-year-old Andersen has been practicing regularly and could return to the crease at the start of the second round.
Ehlers has only played twice in the last fours weeks and will likely await his 2024-25 playoff debut despite travelling with the team for Game 6. The Jets lead their series 3-2 over the St. Louis Blues and continue to be cautious with Ehlers' return. The 29-year-old Ehlers scored 63 points (24G / 39A) in 63 games this season.
Andersen exited Game 4 in the second period after an awkward collision due to an undisclosed injury. He was replaced by Pyotr Kochetkov, who started and won Game 5, helping Carolina advance to the second round. The Hurricanes likely have several more rest days before the second round commences, allowing the team some time to determine Andersen's status.
The Hurricanes acquired Hall in a trade from the Chicago Blackhawks midseason and was a effective player in a secondary role with the club. The 33-year-old Hall scored 18 points (9G / 9A) in 31 games with the Hurricanes. He had 28 points (11G / 17A) in 56 games with the Blackhawks over the previous two seasons. The former Hart trophy winner has been a solid offensive contributor through one round of the 2024-25 playoffs as well, scoring three points (1G / 2A) in five games.
Frederik Andersen exited Game 4 due to an undisclosed injury and will be sidelined for Game 5, allowing Kochetkov to tend the twine. Kochetkov was solid in relief in Game 4, saving 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%) in the 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. His last start was on April 16th when he allowed three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The 25-year-old goalie has seven career playoff appearances (1-4), posting a 3.73 GAA and .870 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Game 5 on Tuesday as sizeable -262 home favorites against the Devils.
Andersen exited Game 4 in the second period after an awkward collision due to an undisclosed injury. He was replaced by Pyotry Kochetkov, who will start between the pipes for Game 5. The 35-year-old Andersen was having a terrific postseason before his injury, posting a 1.59 GAA and .936 SV% in four outings (3-1).
Frederik Andersen exited Game 4 due to an undisclosed injury and will be sidelined for Game 5, allowing Kochetkov to tend the twine. Kochetkov was solid in relief in Game 4, saving 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%) in the 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. His last start was on April 16th when he allowed three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The 25-year-old goalie has seven career playoff appearances (1-4), posting a 3.73 GAA and .870 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Game 5 on Tuesday as sizeable -262 home favorites against the Devils.
Andersen will look to extend his streak of giving up one or fewer goals to three games as he also looks to extend Carolina's opening series lead to 3-0 in New Jersey on Friday. The 35-year-old Danish netminder has been sensational to start the playoffs for Carolina, pitching a 2-0-0 record, 1.00 GAA and .960 SV% in their first two games played. He heads to New Jersey to take on the injury-ridden Devils, who closed out the regular season with a mediocre 19-17-5 home record.
Andersen will look to extend his streak of giving up one or fewer goals to three games as he also looks to extend Carolina's opening series lead to 3-0 in New Jersey on Friday. The 35-year-old Danish netminder has been sensational to start the playoffs for Carolina, pitching a 2-0-0 record, 1.00 GAA and .960 SV% in their first two games played. He heads to New Jersey to take on the injury-ridden Devils, who closed out the regular season with a mediocre 19-17-5 home record.
Ehlers has only played twice in the last three weeks and will await his 2024-25 playoff debut, not travelling with the Jets to St. Louis for Game 3. As they are with Gabriel Vilardi (upper body), the Jets are taking a cautious approach with returning two integral offensive pieces to their lineup with a comfortable 2-0 lead over the Blues. The 29-year-old Ehlers scored 63 points (24G / 39A) in 63 games this season.
Andersen was solid in Game 1, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils, and will return to the crease for Game 2. Despite an excellent 2.44 GAA and .915 SV% in 73 career playoff appearances (39-30), success in the postseason has alluded Andersen, advancing past the second round only once in the past eight seasons. Still, the Hurricanes remain overwhelming favorites, entering Game 2 with -253 odd at home against the Devils.
Andersen went 13-8-1 with a 2.50 GAA, .899 SV% and one shutout in 22 games this season, but struggled mightily down the stretch. In his final four games of the season, the veteran netminder was 0-3-1 with a 4.91 GAA and .813 SV%. During the 2023-24 postseason, Andersen backstopped the Hurricanes to a 6-4 record with a 2.62 GAA and .895 SV%.
The Hurricanes will turn to Andersen between the pipes for their regular season finale in Ottawa on Thursday. Andersen struggled in his last start, allowing four goals on 20 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Sunday. The 35-year-old netminder carries a 13-7-1 record and a .907 SV% into his last start of the season on Thursday. The Hurricanes enter action at +125 on the money line.
