Hurricanes to ‘change the vibe,’ start Kochetkov in net for Game 3

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – The Carolina hurricanes Are Benching Starter Frederik Andersen For game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Backup Pyotr Kochetkovwho replaced Andersen for the Third Period of Their 5-0 loss to the Florida panthers In Thursday’s Game 2, will get the start. Florida Holds A 2-0 Series Lead over Carolina With Game 3 Schedule for Saturday Night in Sunrise.

“Just change the vibe a little bit. Said.

Before game 1 Against Florida, Andersen Had Allowed Only 12 Goals in Nine Playoff Games for A.937 Save Percentage and A 1.36 Goals-Gainst Average. But in Two Games Against Florida, Andersen Has Given Up Nine Goals on 36 Shots, A.750 Save Percentage and A 5.54 Gaa.

Defenseman Jaccob Slavin Had noting but praise for Andersen on the Morning of Game 3, Minutes Before Brind’amour Announce the Goalie Change.

“He’s a Stone Wall Back there. He has been all year, hey a calm presence, and he’s not going to go out to try to do any other crazy.

Kochetkov gave up one goal on the shots faced in game 2. He saw act in the hurricanes’ first-round win over the New Jersey Devils After Andersen was injured in a collision with devils forward Timo dairyGiving Up Five Goals on 50 Shots in Two Carolina Victories.

Overall, kochetkov has appeared in nine career playoff games with a save performance of .871 and a 3.52 gaa.

Kochetkov Saw the Majority of the Starts in the Regular Season for the Hurricanes, Going 27-16-3 in 47 Starts with a .898 Save Percentage and a 2.60 Gaa.

The changing comes as the hurricanes desperately try to get back in a series in the panthers have outscored them 10-2. But there are other lineup considerations for carolina. Brind’amour saaid defensemen Jalen chatfield And Sean Walker Are Both Game-Time Decisions. Chatfield has yet to appear in the conference finals with an undisclosed injury. Walker was shaken up in game 2 on a hit from Florida Forward Also Greer.

Center Jesperi KotkaniemiWho was a healthy scratch in game 2, is expected back in the hurricanes’ lineup.

Puck Drop for Game 3 of the East Finals is 8 PM et.