Lundqvist, a retired goalie who played for the New York Rangers, is watching Andersen closely in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as a studio analyst for TNT. He sees him exhibiting all the traits a goalie needs to be successful. He is obviously impressed.

Frederik Andersen has been playing so well in net for the Carolina Hurricanes that coach Rod Brind’Amour is staying with his hands-off approach when it comes to goaltenders. Things have been trickier for the Edmonton Oilers and Stuart Skinner.

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will start Game 4 against the Washington Capitals on Monday. He did not participate in the morning skate, but this was solely for rest purposes. The 35-year-old definitely deserved some time off,

Andersen is expected to start Game 4 at home versus Washington on Monday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. Andersen is coming off a 21-save shutout victory in Game 3, so there was really never any doubt regarding who might start Game 4.

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4-0 in Game 3 at Lenovo Center Saturday night to take a 2-1 series.

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract for next season that is worth $2.75 million.

Stanley Cup Playoffs second round intensifies. Connor McDavid shines for the Edmonton Oilers, leading 2-0 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Frederik Andersen stands out for the Carolina Hurricanes, who are tied 1-1 with the Washington Capitals.

Our Hurricanes vs. Capitals predictions expect Andrei Svechnikov and Frederik Andersen to keep the good times rolling in Game 2.