Andersen is expected to start at home against Florida on Thursday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen has a 6-1-0 record, 2.49 GAA and .904 save percentage in eight contests this season. He's won his last two starts while saving 42 of 45 shots (.933 save percentage). The Panthers have a 24-8-2 road record, so they're likely to be a significant challenge for Andersen.

Andersen stopped 17 of 19 shots in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen wasn't very busy Sunday as he cruised to the win behind the Hurricanes' offensive outburst. The 34-year-old Andersen hasn't shown many signs of rust in two starts since returning from a four-month stint on IR -- he's won both games, allowing just three goals on 44 shots. Overall, Andersen is 6-1-0 with a .903 save percentage and 2.49 GAA on the season. While he figures to split time with Pyotr Kochetkov down the stretch, Andersen should be a strong fantasy option behind a Carolina team that's 5-1-0 in its last six games.

Andersen will protect the home net Sunday against Calgary, according to Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen made 24 saves in a 4-1 win over Montreal on Thursday in his return to the lineup from a blood clotting issue. In seven appearances this season, he has a 5-1-0 record with a 2.57 GAA and a .904 save percentage. The Flames sit 16th in the league this campaign with 3.14 goals per contest.

Andersen stopped 24 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first NHL appearance since Nov. 2, Andersen gave up a somewhat soft goal on a long-range shot by Joshua Roy early in the first period, but the veteran netminder buckled down after that. Coming off a four-month absence due to a blood clotting issue, it's not clear how heavy a workload Andersen will get right away, especially with Pyotr Kochetkov having posted a 1.99 GAA and .931 save percentage since the beginning of February.

Andersen will be in goal at home against the Canadiens on Thursday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen will be between the pipes for the first time since Nov. 2 versus the Rangers, a stretch of 50 games on long-term injured reserve due to a blood clotting issue. There will no doubt be some rust for the backstop to shake off but he should be in contention for regular starts down the stretch. He'll get a decent home matchup in his return, as the Canadiens are 12-12-7 on the road this year.

Andersen (illness) has been activated off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's home game versus Montreal, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

The Hurricanes have yet to announce a starter, but Andersen could be between the pipes against the Canadiens. He hasn't played since Nov. 2 against the Rangers due to a blood clotting issue, but if he's fully healthy, Andersen could take over as Carolina's No. 1 netminder down the stretch. The 34-year-old vet went 4-1-0 while posting a 2.87 GAA and an .894 save percentage through six appearances before landing on IR.

Andersen (illness) might make his return next week, GM Don Waddell told Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen, who hasn't played since Nov. 2, has a 4-1-0 record, 2.87 GAA and .894 save percentage in six appearances this season. Once he's available, Andersen will likely reassert himself as Carolina's top goaltender. However, with Antti Raanta (lower body) and Pyotr Kochetkov also expected to compete for starts once all three netminders are healthy, Andersen might see less work than most other No. 1s in the league.

Andersen (illness) was in the starter's crease Monday in order to take more shots but is still without a clear recovery timeline, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen continues to increase his work in the hope of getting back into the crease this season. With Antti Raanta (lower body) also unavailable, the team will turn to Spencer Martin against the Blackhawks on Monday. Once given the green light, Andersen should get the chance to reestablish himself as the No. 1 option in Carolina.

Andersen, who hasn't played since Nov. 2 because of a blood clotting issue, has been cleared to begin limited on-ice activities, the team announced Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

There is no timetable for Andersen's return, but Carolina plans to offer more updates as the goaltender makes further progress. He has a 4-1-0 record, 2.87 GAA and .894 save percentage in six contests this season. The Hurricanes have been leaning heavily on Antti Raanta recently, but the 34-year-old netminder has left plenty to be desired with his 3.04 GAA and .870 save percentage across 23 games in 2023-24. When Andersen is back, he will likely compete with Raanta for starts, though Pyotr Kochetkov, who was loaned to AHL Chicago on Sunday, could rejoin the team after the All-Star break and might also remain in the mix.

Andersen (illness) is still a month from returning to action but is expected to start skating soon. General manager Don Waddell told reporters Sunday, "Over the next week or 10 days, he'll start hitting the ice more," Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen shouldn't be expected back until mid-to-late January but the fact that he is ready to start skating is certainly a step in the right direction. Until the veteran backstop is cleared to play, the Hurricanes figure to continue utilizing Pyotr Kochetkov as the primary option between the pipes. Having said that, Carolina added Aaron Dell on a professional tryout after having placed Antti Raanta on waivers over the weekend.