BREAKING: NHL Organization Makes Saddened Announcement as Player's Out Long-Term With Blood Clots

Andersen, at 34 years of age, has been the busiest netminder for the Hurricanes this season, making six starts. He has posted a 4-1-0 record, with a .894 save percentage (SV%) and a 2.87 goals-against average (GAA), leading the team in these statistics.

Waddell emphasized that there is no specific timeline for Andersen's return to the team, but the organization is optimistic about his complete recovery. Andersen's last appearance was in the Hurricanes' 2-1 loss to the New York Rangers, where he made 24 saves out of 26 shots.

Despite a sluggish start to the season, Andersen showed signs of improvement, achieving a .925 SV% in his last three games after starting with a subpar .855 SV% in his first three outings. With nearly 500 NHL games to his name, Andersen is currently in his 11th season in the league and his third with the Carolina Hurricanes.

In Andersen's absence, the Hurricanes will rely on veteran Antti Raanta to shoulder the majority of the starts in the foreseeable future. Despite his 3-1-0 record, the overall performance of Carolina's goalies in the 2023-24 season has left room for improvement.

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