Andersen will defend the cage Thursday in Washington, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen has posted a 7-1-2 record with a 1.97 GAA and .936 save percentage over his last 10 performances. The 31-year-old stopped 21 of 24 shots en route to a 4-2 loss to Washington on Nov. 28. At home, the Capitals have gone 12-11-5 while averaging 3.07 goals for and 31.6 shots on goal, ranking 18th and 14th, respectively. Washington is currently mired in a six-game losing streak at home.