Andersen out for Game 5 after collision with Meier
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen won't play in Game 5 against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday and is day-to-day, head coach Rod Brind'Amour announced, according to team reporter Walt Ruff.
Andersen was injured in Game 4 after Devils forward Timo Meier crashed the crease during the second period. He was replaced by Pyotr Kochetkov.
Pyotr Kochetkov is entering the game in goal for Carolina after Frederik Andersen was injured in this collision with Timo Meier#RaiseUp | #NJDevils pic.twitter.com/anvVz6MuiU
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Meier was handed a five-minute major so the referees could review the play, but the penalty was ultimately rescinded.
Andersen's posted a .936 save percentage in the series, helping Carolina claim a 3-1 lead.
Kochetkov stopped 14 of 15 shots in relief in Game 4. He had an .897 save percentage in 47 appearances in the regular season.