Andersen (undisclosed) is day-to-day and will not suit up for Game 5 against the Devils on Tuesday, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen was banged up after being run into by Timo Meier in Sunday's Game 4 victory. The veteran netminder was credited with the win, though, turning aside six of seven shots prior to departing. Pyotr Kochetkov is in line to draw his first start of the 2024-25 postseason in Game 5 due to Andersen's undisclosed injury. If the Canes are able to close out the series Tuesday, the 35-year-old Andersen will have multiple days to recover ahead of the second round.

Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said after Sunday's 5-2 Game 4 win over the Devils that Andersen (undisclosed) will be re-evaluated Monday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen exited Sunday's matchup in the second period following a collision with Timo Meier. Pyotr Kochetkov entered in relief, but Andersen was credited with the win after stopping six of seven shots. While Andersen wasn't able to return to the game, the exact nature and severity of his injury aren't yet clear. The Hurricanes took a 3-1 lead in the series with Sunday's victory, which should give the team more flexibility if Andersen doesn't feel fully healthy ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 in Raleigh.

Andersen has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Game 4 against the Devils due to an undisclosed injury.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen was involved in a collision with Timo Meier in the second period of Sunday's matchup. Andersen was down on the ice for a few minutes before heading to the locker room, and he'll be unable to return down the stretch. Pyotr Kochetkov took his place in the crease, while Ruslan Khazheyev is available as the Hurricanes' emergency backup. It's not yet clear whether Andersen will be able to return for Game 5, which will take place in Carolina on Tuesday.

Andersen will guard the road net Sunday against the Devils in Game 4, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen has gotten off to a nice start in the playoffs, winning two of his three outings while posting a .943 save percentage. The 35-year-old veteran will be back between the pipes Sunday as the Canes look to take a 3-1 series lead back to Carolina.

Andersen stopped 34 of 37 shots in Friday's 3-2 double-overtime loss to the Devils in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen played well enough to keep things close despite giving up the first two goals. The Hurricanes cashed in twice on the power play to force overtime, but a Simon Nemec tally 2:36 into the second extra session sent Andersen to his first loss this postseason. Still, he's allowed just five goals on 87 shots across those three games, and he's established himself as the Hurricanes' clear No. 1 in goal for the playoffs.

Andersen is expected to patrol the visiting crease in New Jersey on Friday in Game 3, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen has been spectacular in the playoffs thus far, allowing two goals on 50 shots in two victories over New Jersey. Andersen was 13-8-1 with a 2.50 GAA and an .899 save percentage across 22 regular-season appearances this season. New Jersey was tied for 20th in NHL scoring during the regular season, producing 2.93 goals per game.

Andersen made 25 saves in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Devils in Game 2 of their first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

Jesper Bratt banged home a rebound less than four minutes into the first period to give the Devils a 1-0 lead, but Andersen shut the door the rest of the way. The 35-year-old netminder has had a brilliant start to Carolina's playoff run, allowing two goals on 50 shots in two straight wins. Andersen will look to keep rolling in Game 3 on Friday as the series shifts to New Jersey.

Andersen will get the starting nod at home versus the Devils in Game 2 on Tuesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen had been splitting the crease with Pyotr Kochetkov since the 4 Nations Face-Off, but he will make his third straight appearance in goal. In Game 1, the veteran backstop stopped 23 of 24 shots in a 4-1 victory over New Jersey. Barring a drastic drop-off, Andersen figures to see the bulk of the workload in the postseason.

Andersen saved 23 of 24 shots on net in Sunday's 4-1 win over New Jersey in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen was steady in net all game as he allowed just one goal to New Jersey's Nico Hischier late in the second period. He wasn't tasked with defending many power plays and played with the lead for all but two and a half minutes of Game 1. Sunday's win was Andersen's first since April 2, which was Carolina's 74th contest of the regular season. He will boast a 1-0-0 playoff record with a 1.00 GAA and a .958 save percentage heading into his next outing of the postseason.

Andersen is expected to patrol the home crease against New Jersey on Sunday in Game 1, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen posted a 13-8-1 record with one shutout, a 2.50 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 22 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season. He has won seven of his last nine outings versus the Devils, posting a 2.11 GAA and a .934 save percentage. New Jersey tied for 20th in the league during the regular season with 2.93 goals per game.