The Carolina Hurricanes announced on March 24 that Frederik Andersen will start in goal for a second consecutive game as the team wraps up its three-game road trip against the Montreal Canadiens.
The announcement is significant as Andersen has been performing strongly, with five straight wins and a record of six victories in seven games since the Olympic break. The Hurricanes have also won their last three games and are not expected to make changes to their skater lineup. Seth Jarvis enters the contest after scoring five points over his last two games, including a three-point effort in Pittsburgh, and is approaching his third consecutive 30-goal season.
The projected forward lines include Svechnikov, Aho, and Jarvis; Hall, Stankoven, and Blake; Ehlers, Staal, and Martinook; Carrier, Jankowski, and Robinson. The defense pairings are Slavin-Chatfield, Miller-Walker, Reilly-Nikishin. Andersen will be starting goaltender. Injuries currently sideline Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) and Pyotr Kochetkov (hip surgery), while Nicolas Deslauriers and Jesperi Kotkaniemi are listed as scratches.
According to the official website, players such as Eric Staal and Rod Brind’Amour have been recognized by the Carolina Hurricanes Hall of Fame for their contributions to the team. The franchise achieved a major milestone by winning the Stanley Cup in 2006 according to the official website.
Off the ice, the organization contributes more than $200 million annually to the local economy through events at its home venue according to its official website. The Lenovo Center in Raleigh features over 700,000 square feet with multiple seating levels and amenities such as suites and concession stands according to its official website. It accommodates up to 20,000 people for more than 150 events each year according to its official website.
As they continue their road trip tonight in Montreal at 7:00 p.m., fans can look forward to seeing if recent momentum carries into another win.
