Frederik Andersen Expected to Miss Eight Weeks

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will undergo a knee procedure that will sideline him for approximately eight weeks, according to reports from NHL insiders and team announcements. The surgery, described as a 'clean-up' rather than major, follows Andersen's absence since October 26 due to a lower-body injury. Andersen, 35, had a strong start to the season, boasting a 3-1-0 record with a .941 save percentage. His absence means that Pyotr Kochetkov will continue as the primary goaltender, performing notably well with an 8-1-0 record. Andersen's career has been marked by significant achievements, including two Jennings Trophies, and he is in the final year of his $3.4 million contract. This latest injury adds to Andersen's history of health challenges, having been limited last season by a blood-clotting issue.