In terms of annoying reoccurring themes, Carolina run into a goaltender that just seemed to shut them down. Unlike in years past, this time it was a little more acceptable. They ran into the reigning Vezina Trophy winner and a goaltender that is going to see him inducted into the hockey hall of fame when his career is over. Good goalies can steal games and that’s what happened here. Normally, I’d be the first guy to scream and shout about this, but we don’t need to yet.
Let’s start off by laying out the obvious. This was not the best game Frederik Andersen has had as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes.