Carolina Hurricanes Consider Surgery for Andersen

The Carolina Hurricanes are considering surgery for goaltender Frederik Andersen due to a lower-body injury that has sidelined him longer than the initial week-to-week diagnosis, according to head coach Rod Brind'Amour. Andersen was injured during a game against the Seattle Kraken on October 26, where he recorded 18 saves. Meanwhile, forward Seth Jarvis has been placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, a move that is retroactive to last Sunday. Brind'Amour expressed caution regarding Jarvis's recovery timeline, indicating he may not return for at least another week. Andersen, 35, has had a strong start to the season with a 1.48 goals-against average, but has struggled with injuries during his time with the Hurricanes. Both players' injuries leave the team looking to younger goaltenders to step up in their absence.