Nedeljkovic posted a 32-save shutout in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Predators in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic didn't get a ton of help from his teammates, as the Hurricanes were forced to kill seven penalties. The 25-year-old goalie was excellent in those situations, stopping 10 shots. It may too early to call it, but Nedeljkovic seems like the favorite for starts in goal during the postseason. There's little chance head coach Rod Brind'Amour turns to Petr Mrazek for Friday's Game 3 in Nashville.

Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod at home for Game 2 against Nashville on Wednesday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

After Nedeljkovic posted a .917 save percentage in Monday's Game 1 victory over the Preds, there was little chance the 25-year-old netminder was going to be replaced between the pipes. Still, the Ohio native will remain on a short leash with veteran Petr Mrazek waiting in the wings for his opportunity to retake the crease for the Canes.

Nedeljkovic stopped 22 of 24 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Predators in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old got the nod for his playoff debut Monday, and he didn't disappoint. Nedeljkovic gave up goals to Filip Forsberg and Erik Haula, but the rookie goalie was perfect in the third period to help the Hurricanes established a 1-0 series lead. He posted a 1.90 GAA and a .932 save percentage in 23 outings during the regular season. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour has an embarrassment of riches with Nedeljkovic, Petr Mrazek and James Reimer as his goalies -- it's unclear how the work will be distributed in the postseason.

Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice at Monday's morning skate, suggesting he'll start Game 1 against the Predators, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Rod Brind'Amour was coy with the media when asked who his Game 1 starter would be, but it looks like Nedeljkovic will get the nod, even though Petr Mrazek occupied the starter's crease in practice for much of the week leading up to Monday's series opener. Nedeljkovic is set to make his postseason debut on the heels of a stellar rookie regular season in which he went 15-5-3 with a 1.90 GAA and .932 save percentage.

Nedeljkovic kicked out 27 of 29 shots in a 3-1 loss to Nashville on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He turned in a perfectly steady road performance outside of a pair of Luke Kunin breakaway tallies, but ultimately suffered his first regulation loss since April 3. Nedeljkovic has limited his opponents to two goals or fewer in four consecutive starts, upping his season save percentage to .932, which ranks fourth in the league. The 25-year-old has emerged as a bona fide starting netminder in his first full NHL campaign.

Nedeljkovic will defend the blue paint during Saturday's road matchup with the Predators, CardiacCane.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic was a little shaky in his last start Monday against Chicago, surrendering two goals on just 17 shots, but he was still able to pick up his 15th victory of the season thanks to strong goal support from his teammates. He'll try to extend his personal winning streak to four games in a road matchup with a Nashville team that's averaging only 2.81 goals per game at home this campaign, 21st in the NHL.

Nedeljkovic made 15 saves in Monday's 5-2 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old didn't get beat until late in the second period, when the 'Canes already had a 4-0 lead. Nedeljkovic hasn't taken a regulation loss in a month, going 7-0-1 over his last eight starts, and on the season he boasts a sparkling 1.89 GAA and .932 save percentage.

Nedeljkovic will start Monday's game against Chicago, per coach Rod Brind'Amour, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic's stellar rookie season has only been getting better of late, as he's gone 6-0-1 in his last seven starts while dropping his season GAA to 1.89. He'll look to continue his success against a Blackhawks team that's gone 0-3-1 in its last four games.

Nedeljkovic made 31 saves in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Max Domi got a puck past him only three minutes into the first period, but Nedeljkovic slammed the door shut on Columbus the rest of the way. The 25-year-old hasn't taken a regulation loss in almost a month, going 6-0-1 over his last seven starts while allowing two goals or less in all six wins, and he sports a stellar 1.89 GAA and .934 save percentage on the season.

Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod for Saturday's home contest against Columbus, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic has won five of his last six starts dating back to April 8. During that span, he's sporting a terrific 1.50 GAA and .949 save percentage. The 25-year-old is 13-4-3 on the season with a .932 save percentage and 1.94 GAA. He'll have a good matchup Saturday against a sputtering Blue Jackets offense.