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Andersen first to lift Stanley Cup as Hurricanes clinch title
sports26 days ago

Andersen first to lift Stanley Cup as Hurricanes clinch title

Carolina Hurricanes clinched their first Stanley Cup since 2006 with a 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Frederik Andersen, who did not play in the final due to a knee injury, was stunned when captain Jordan Staal handed him the Cup first, a moment he described as 'shocked' and meaningful as he remembered his late agent Claude Lemieux. Brandon Bussi closed out the series with a 22-save shutout, and Andersen’s teammates credited his playoff run for helping the Hurricanes reach the title.

Canes Goaltending Mystery Looms Over Game 4 in Vegas
sports1 month ago

Canes Goaltending Mystery Looms Over Game 4 in Vegas

Hours before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, Carolina hasn’t named a starting goalie between Frederik Andersen and Brandon Bussi after Game 3; Andersen started 16 playoff games but was pulled in the third period, with Bussi excelling in relief. Williams Staal is set to center Ehlers and Jarvis, while Aho centers Svechnikov and Martinook. Carrier could return from injury, and defense features Slavin-Chatfield, Miller-Walker, and Gostisbehere-Nikishin. Starting net and some scratches remain in question, with PP units outlined and a 8:00 p.m. ET puck drop on ABC.

Canes Open Cup Final at Home Against Vegas
sports1 month ago

Canes Open Cup Final at Home Against Vegas

The Carolina Hurricanes host the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday, June 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Carolina arrives with a dominant 12-1 postseason run anchored by Frederik Andersen in net, while Vegas brings a deep, balanced lineup and a coaching-era transformation that helped fuel its playoff success. The Canes will wear black at home, and Game 2 is set for Thursday as the series begins on ABC/SN/TVAS networks with additional watch options.

Andersen steadies Hurricanes to clinch Cup Final berth amid tragedy
sports1 month ago

Andersen steadies Hurricanes to clinch Cup Final berth amid tragedy

Frederik Andersen delivered a steady, clutch performance as the Hurricanes defeated the Canadiens 6-1 in Game 5 to clinch the Eastern Conference title and set up a Stanley Cup Final vs. the Vegas Golden Knights, doing so while coping with the death of his longtime agent Claude Lemieux, with coach Rod Brind’Amour and teammates praising his resiliency and stability.

Canes seek to turn playoff heartbreak into East Final glory
sports1 month ago

Canes seek to turn playoff heartbreak into East Final glory

The Carolina Hurricanes are closing in on the Eastern Conference Final after sweeping the Flyers and await the Game 7 result between the Canadiens and Sabres, then face an 11‑day layoff before the third round begins. They’ve retooled with defenseman K'Andre Miller and winger Nikolaj Ehlers, added young forwards Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake with veteran Taylor Hall, and will lean on Frederik Andersen’s elite goaltending as they aim to translate past conference-final disappointments into a Stanley Cup Final run.

Andersen’s hot hands push Hurricanes toward East Final
sports2 months ago

Andersen’s hot hands push Hurricanes toward East Final

Andersen has been the playoff difference for the Hurricanes, going 8-0 with a 1.12 GAA and .950 save percentage through eight games as Carolina swept Ottawa and Philadelphia to reach the Eastern Conference Final, where they’ll face the Canadiens–Sabres winner, with coach Brind’Amour praising his locked-in play and Carolina’s relentless forecheck.

Canes Seek Game 4 Sweep in Philly, Stick With Familiar Lineup
sports2 months ago

Canes Seek Game 4 Sweep in Philly, Stick With Familiar Lineup

The Carolina Hurricanes head to Philadelphia with Frederik Andersen in goal and no changes to their projected lineup as they attempt to close out the Flyers in Game 4 of the second round. The forward group is led by Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis and the top line of Hall-Stankoven-Blake, with Staal and Svechnikov contributing on special teams in Game 3. Nikishin returns to defense, and there are no listed injuries; scratches include Deslauriers, Kotkaniemi, Kochetkov, and Reilly. Power-play units are set (PP1: Aho-Ehlers-Staal-Jarvis-Svechnikov with Gostisbehere; PP2: Blake-Hall-Jankowski-Stankoven-Nikishin). Game time is 6:00 p.m. ET in Philadelphia.

Stankoven’s 2 goals spark Hurricanes to 3-0 Game 1 win over Flyers
sports2 months ago

Stankoven’s 2 goals spark Hurricanes to 3-0 Game 1 win over Flyers

Logan Stankoven scored twice to push his playoff goal streak to five games as the Hurricanes shut out the Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round. Frederik Andersen stopped 19 shots for his second playoff shutout, with Jackson Blake adding a goal and an assist. Tippett missed Philadelphia’s game due to an undisclosed injury, and Carolina took a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2 on Monday at 7 p.m. ET.

Andersen to Start as Hurricanes Face Lightning in Tampa
sports3 months ago

Andersen to Start as Hurricanes Face Lightning in Tampa

Carolina Hurricanes project Frederik Andersen to start in Tampa Bay against the Lightning, with Mark Jankowski aiming to extend his goal streak and Shayne Gostisbehere out with a lower-body injury; Mike Reilly draws back into the lineup. The projected forwards are Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis, Hall-Stankoven-Blake, Ehlers-Staal-Martinook, Carrier-Jankowski-Robinson, and the defense pairs Slavin-Chatfield, Miller-Walker, Reilly-Nikishin, plus detailed PP1/PP2 units. Scratches: Nicolas Deslauriers and Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

Andersen to Start as Canes Host Penguins, Gostisbehere Out
sports-hockey4 months ago

Andersen to Start as Canes Host Penguins, Gostisbehere Out

Frederik Andersen is expected to start in net for the Hurricanes against the Penguins, with Shayne Gostisbehere sidelined by a lower-body injury. Mike Reilly returns to the lineup, Nic Deslauriers remains scratched as he waits for his debut, and Sean Walker carries a five-game point streak. The Hurricanes’ projected lines and defense are listed, with Jordan Staal handling first-unit faceoffs on the power play when on the ice.

Andersen to Start as Hurricanes Open Western Swing at Seattle
sports4 months ago

Andersen to Start as Hurricanes Open Western Swing at Seattle

Frederik Andersen is expected to start for the Hurricanes against the Seattle Kraken as Carolina begins a four-game Western swing, with no changes to a lineup that has earned points in 12 straight. Taylor Hall is hot, and the team lists lines, defense pairings, and special-teams setups, while Pyotr Kochetkov remains out for the year and Kotkaniemi/Mike Reilly are scratched.

Svechnikov, Andersen Lead Canes in Washington Showdown
sports5 months ago

Svechnikov, Andersen Lead Canes in Washington Showdown

Carolina Hurricanes starter Frederik Andersen will be in net against the Washington Capitals as Andrei Svechnikov hits a career-best January (10 goals, 19 points). The projected lineup features Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis on the top line, Hall-Stankoven-Blake on the second, and Ehlers-Staal-Martinook on the third, with Slavin-Chatfield and Miller-Walker on the blue line and Gostisbehere-Nikishin complemented by Jankowski-Kotkaniemi and scratches including Mike Reilly. Injuries sidelining Kochetkov (hip, year), Legault (hand, 3-4 months), and Robinson (upper body), with Jordan Staal handling key faceoffs on the first PP unit guidance.

Andersen Starts as Canes Visit Devils; Slavin Returns in Back-to-Back
sports5 months ago

Andersen Starts as Canes Visit Devils; Slavin Returns in Back-to-Back

Carolina Hurricanes will start Frederik Andersen in goal against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, with Jaccob Slavin set to play in both halves of a back-to-back for the first time this season. Shayne Gostisbehere and William Carrier are out with lower-body injuries, while the rest of the lineup remains unchanged from last night’s win over Florida.