Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod at home for Tuesday's Game 2 clash with Tampa Bay, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic put up a decent performance in Game 1 considering he stopped 28 of 30 shots (.933 save percentage) and was let down by a lack of offensive support. If the 25-year-old netminder can limit the Lightning to two or fewer goals, the Canes faithful should feel somewhat confident of being able to even up the series. At this point, it would likely take an extended run of bad form by Nedeljkovic to see Petr Mrazek step into the crease in his stead.

Nedeljkovic allowed two goals on 30 shots in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Lightning in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic was solid through 50 minutes as the teams exchanged power-play goals. At 12:39 of the third period, Barclay Goodrow put a shot in off Nedeljkovic's pads, and that tally was the difference. The 25-year-old goalie was excellent versus the Predators in the first round, but the Lightning are a tougher challenge. He played well Sunday, so there's a chance head coach Rod Brind'Amour sticks with him for Tuesday's Game 2.

Nedeljkovic is starting Sunday's Game 1 against Tampa Bay, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Ohio native was fantastic in Round 1, stopping 189 of 205 shots for ratios of a 2.22 GAA and .922 save percentage in six games against Nashville. In the 2020-21 regular season, Nedeljkovic went 2-1-0 with a staggering 1.02 GAA and .962 save percentage against the Lightning, so it's safe to say he makes for a solid play Sunday.

Nedeljkovic stopped 24 of 27 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

The Predators trailed 3-1 midway through the second period, but Nedeljkovic played well after that to help the Hurricanes make a comeback. Sebastian Aho then delivered the series-clinching goal in overtime. Nedeljkovic allowed 16 goals on 205 shots for a .922 save percentage in the first-round series. He'll face a tough task in the defending Cup champions when the Hurricanes meet the Lightning in the second round.

Nedeljkovic will defend the crease on the road Thursday in Game 6 versus the Predators, Sara Civian of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic will make his sixth straight start after posting a 2.10 GAA and .927 save percentage in the series' first five games. Even if the Predators manage to force a Game 7, the 25-year-old Nedeljkovic has likely cemented his spot as the preferred option between the pipes over Petr Mrazek.

Nedeljkovic allowed two goals on 25 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic allowed both goals to Predators forward Yakov Trenin. The first came on a sequence of odd deflections, but the latter was on a 2-on-1. Nedeljkovic benefited from the return to home ice -- he had allowed nine goals in his previous two outings, both in Nashville. The 25-year-old goalie has served as the Hurricanes' starter this postseason, leading them to a 3-2 series lead with Game 6 set for Thursday.

Nedeljkovic will defend the blue paint at home during Tuesday's Game 5 matchup with Nashville, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic suffered a pair of tough double-overtime losses to the Predators on the road in Games 3 and 4, but he was excellent on home ice in Games 1 and 2, picking up back-to-back wins while posting an impressive 1.00 GAA and .964 save percentage. He'll try to remain unbeaten at home during postseason play versus Nashville on Tuesday.

Nedeljkovic stopped 39 of 43 shots Sunday in a 4-3 double-overtime loss to the Predators in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic was felled in double overtime for the second straight game when Luke Kunin blew a one-timer past him from the slot late in the second extra stanza. Nedeljkovic was terrific throughout overtime and has an excellent .928 save percentage in the series. Look for the rookie to draw another start Tuesday in Game 5.

Nedeljkovic will defend the road crease in Sunday's Game 4 against the Predators, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic made 49 saves in Friday's Game 3 loss but ultimately suffered a 5-4 defeat as Nashville cut Carolina's series lead in half. The rookie's strong play in this series has earned Nedeljkovic a full-time starting role, but Petr Mrazek remains an option for the Hurricanes should Nedeljkovic slip up.

Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod on the road versus Nashville for Friday's Game 3, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Nedeljkovic has conceded a mere two goals on 56 shots this postseason, it's no surprise he continues to serve as the preferred option in the crease. He posted a shutout in Game 2 and will look to build on that as the series shifts to Nashville.