With rookie Brandon Bussi struggling over the past few weeks, Andersen has emerged as the more reliable option between the pipes and will get a consecutive start on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 36-year-old Andersen was solid in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%). Since returning from the Olympic break, Andersen has won six of seven games (6-1-0), posting a 2.68 GAA and .882 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -126 road favourites against a Canadiens team coming off a 7-3 win over the New York Islanders.
