Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will start in goal for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.
Andersen, 36, has been outstanding in the playoffs, posting an 8-0 record with a 1.12 goals-against average, a .
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950 save percentage, and two shutouts.
His performance helped the Hurricanes sweep both of their first two series.
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With a win on Thursday, Andersen would become the ninth goaltender in NHL history to win nine consecutive postseason games.
However, he struggled against Montreal during the regular season, losing both starts and posting a . 806 save percentage.
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The Canadiens offense has averaged 3.07 goals per game in the playoffs, presenting a challenge for Andersen and the Hurricanes defense.
