Hurricanes' Andersen Helps Lead Team to 3-0 Series Stranglehold - The Hockey Writers Carolina Hurricanes Latest News, Analysis & More

The Carolina Hurricanes, after three games into the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, have officially put a stranglehold on the series versus the New York Islanders. In Game 3, the Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 3-2 to take a 3-0 series lead with the chance to sweep the first-round matchup on Saturday, April 27. It was another night of Frederik Andersen making a case to throw his name into the Conn Smythe Trophy discussion after putting up a stellar performance in the net. Just like in Game 1 on April 20, Andersen on Thursday night for Game 3 made his presence felt with not one but two otherworldly saves against the Islanders to help preserve the win for the Hurricanes.