Frederik Andersen
Goaltending Separates the Bruins and the Hurricanes
The Boston Bruins are having an unbelievable season. In fact, saying unbelievable is an understatement. As of this writing (Sunday, February 19), the Bruins are first in both the Atlantic Division and the NHL, with a 42-8-5 record for 89 points. The team is also second in the league in goals scored (205 goals in […]
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Pyotr Kochetkov is the Carolina Hurricanes’ Goalie of the Future
Pyotr Kochetkov, drafted 36th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, has traveled a long and winding road to where he currently stands as the Canes’ 3rd string (for now) netminder. The now 23-year-old goaltender played for no less than nine teams across the KHL, VHL, and MHL since entering the […]
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Hurricanes Need A Healthy Andersen for the Playoffs
While the Carolina Hurricanes were able to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs last season, poor goaltending did them in their second-round seven-game loss to the New York Rangers. The Hurricanes are having another strong season this year. The team is currently (Friday, January 27) first in the Metropolitan Division and […]
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Penguins Fall to Hurricanes 2-1, Lose Eighth Out of Ten
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 last night at PNC Arena. Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen made 34 saves. It was his second straight win for the Canes after missing 29 games with a lower-body injury. Defensemen Brady Skjei and Jalen Chatfield scored for the Canes, who improved to 27-9-7 on the season. Forward […]
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Andersen Secures First Victory In Return
A late Christmas gift has arrived on the Carolina doorstep. Goaltender Frederik Andersen has returned from his ailment and was given the start against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Andersen would help propel his team to victory by the score of 6-2. It is good for Andersen, and his confidence as the team continues its playoff […]
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Carolina Hurricanes Are The Hottest Team In NHL Entering 2023
As the Carolina Hurricanes enter 2023, they will be doing so as the hottest team in the entire NHL. Prior to the New Year, the Hurricanes won a franchise-record 10th straight game. They are climbing up the Eastern Conference standings, and there are plenty of reasons why. Carolina also boasts a 16-game points streak, the […]
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The Hurricanes Are Surging
When it comes to looking at some of the most consistent teams in the NHL over the last several seasons, there is one team that always comes to my mind despite the fact that they have not won the Stanley Cup in these years, and that is the Carolina Hurricanes. Year in and year out, […]
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Game Preview: Penguins vs Hurricanes
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at PNC Arena in Raleigh at 5 PM eastern. The Penguins are currently 18-8-4 and sit third in the Metropolitan division with 40 points. The Hurricanes are currently 18-6-6 and sit second in the Metropolitan division with 42 points. The game will be shown on AT&T […]
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She shoots! She scores! Now let’s talk about her brother
If you have watched any women’s hockey on the international level, you know that all the announcers love to talk about is the men related to the women’s hockey players. Sometimes this is from a lack of knowledge of the women’s game and sometimes from a lack of caring or sometimes from a want to […]
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Vezina Finalists officially announced
The 2022 Vezina trophy finalists have arrived. The three finalists are Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers, Juuse Saros of the Nashville Predators, and Jacob Markstrom of the Calgary Flames. Shesterkin is the favorite to win the award, but all three goalies had stellar seasons and rightfully deserved the honor of being invited to […]
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