Hurricanes' Andersen won't start Game 1 vs. Bruins

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen won't start Game 1 versus the Boston Bruins, according to team reporter Walt Ruff.

Andersen has been out since he suffered an undisclosed injury two weeks ago against the Colorado Avalanche after an awkward-looking fall in the crease.

Carolina has yet to announce its starting goalie for Monday's home contest. Antti Raanta and rookie Pyotr Kochetkov have taken over the crease in Andersen's absence.

Andersen, 32, has been among the league's best goalies this season. He managed a .922 save percentage and 2.17 goals-against average in 52 games. Andersen and Raanta were awarded the William M. Jennings Trophy as the goaltender(s) to have played a minimum of 25 contests for the team with the fewest goals against in the NHL.

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