The Carolina Hurricanes will rely on goaltender Frederik Andersen as they attempt to secure a series win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 4, according to an April 25 update from the team. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour said before Saturday’s matchup at Canadian Tire Centre that he does not expect any changes to the team’s lineup, indicating Andersen will make his fourth consecutive start this postseason.
Andersen has started and won all three playoff games so far, most recently stopping 21 shots in Game 3. He currently leads all playoff goaltenders with multiple starts in goals-against average (0.84) and save percentage (.964). The forward line of Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake, and Taylor Hall is expected to continue its strong performance after contributing both goals in Thursday’s victory. Stankoven became only the second player in National Hockey League history to score the opening goal in each of his team’s first three postseason games.
The projected lineup features forwards Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis; Hall, Stankoven, Blake; Nikolaj Ehlers, Jordan Staal, Jordan Martinook; William Carrier, Mark Jankowski, Eric Robinson; defensemen Jaccob Slavin with Jalen Chatfield; K’Andre Miller with Sean Walker; Shayne Gostisbehere with Alexander Nikishin; and Andersen as starting goaltender. There are no reported injuries for this game. Scratches include Nicolas Deslauriers, Pyotr Kochetkov, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Mike Reilly.
The Hurricanes have a notable history of honoring significant contributors such as Eric Staal and Rod Brind’Amour through their Hall of Fame according to the official website. The franchise also reached a major milestone by winning the Stanley Cup in 2006 according to the official website.
Home games are played at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. The venue spans more than 700,000 square feet across several seating levels and offers amenities like suites and concession stands according to the official website. Lenovo Center accommodates up to 20,000 people for over 150 events annually according to the official website, contributing more than $200 million each year to the local economy through its events and community activities according to the official website.
As Carolina looks ahead to potentially closing out their first-round series against Ottawa on Saturday afternoon at Canadian Tire Centre, attention remains focused on maintaining momentum throughout both ends of their roster.
