Per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer, Andersen manned the starter's crease during morning skate, indicating he'll guard the home goal during Friday's matchup with the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen was tested early and often in his last start Monday versus Philadelphia, and he was up to the task, stopping 38 of 41 shots en route to a 4-3 overtime victory. The 32-year-old netminder will try to secure a third straight victory in a home matchup with a surging Columbus team that's won four straight contests.