Frederik Andersen’s Eastern Conference Final Game 2 ended early. The Carolina Hurricanes goalie was pulled for the third period in favour of Pyotr Kochetkov after he allowed four goals on 16 shots.

Frederik Andersen, a Denmark native called “Fredzilla” by teammates, has helped the Carolina Hurricanes reach the Eastern Conference Final for second time in three years.

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is set to make his 11th start of the postseason in Thursday's Game 2 against the Florida Panthers, aiming to improve a 7-3 record. The Danish veteran has had an excellent playoff campaign with the Hurricanes,

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Frederik Andersen has stayed as calmly consistent as it gets in the NHL playoffs. That’s helped the Carolina Hurricanes make it back to the Eastern Conference final for the second time in three seasons.

Frederik Andersen's stellar goaltending has been instrumental in the Carolina Hurricanes' playoff success, leading them to the Eastern Conference Fina

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 Thursday night to take the series in five games and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.

The Carolina Hurricanes continue to lean on a reliable penalty kill in their latest playoff run. The Hurricanes have been the No. 1 kill through the past seven regular seasons of coach Rod Brind'Amour's tenure.

Eastern Conference Final kicks off with a clash between the rested Carolina Hurricanes and the defending champion Florida Panthers. Offensive prowess lies with Andrei Svechnikov and goaltending with Frederik Andersen,