Hurricanes’ Andersen Set to Start Again in Game 2 Against Devils

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes will retain their lineup for Game 2 against the New Jersey Devils, aiming for a 2-0 lead in the playoff series on Tuesday night. Goaltender Frederik Andersen is expected to start his second consecutive game.

Andersen, a Danish goalie, delivered an impressive performance in Game 1, stopping 23 out of 24 shots from the Devils. His playoff statistics with the Hurricanes are notable, featuring a .912 save percentage across 20 games.

Among the players in front of him, rookie Logan Stankoven will look to continue his momentum after scoring twice in the first game. Meanwhile, defenseman Jaccob Slavin is close to breaking a franchise record; he will pass Rod Brind'Amour for the third-most playoff games played in team history if he plays tonight.

The Hurricanes are entering this postseason with the confidence of having won their last first-round series in 2020. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour, who confirmed the lineup will remain unchanged, is hoping to guide his team to another successful playoff run.

In their opening game against the Devils, the Hurricanes showed strong offensive depth. The forward lines will include Stankoven alongside veteran Jordan Staal and Sebastian Aho, with the defense anchored by Slavin and Brent Burns.

As the game approaches, fans are reminded that puck drop is set for 6:00 p.m. ET. The full lineup features notable names like Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and Jaccob Slavin, all crucial for the Hurricanes’ performance.