Andersen's earlier-than-expected return from surgery has rejuvenated the Hurricanes’ goalie situation.

Frederik Andersen achieved a significant milestone by playing in his 500th NHL game as the starting goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 35-year-old Dane has built an impressive career, boasting a record of 298 wins, 128 losses, and 52 overtime losses, along with a 2.55 goals-against average and a 91.6 save percentage. His journey includes a stint with the Norfolk Admirals in the AHL, where he played 51 games before making his mark in the NHL.

Frederik Andersen is back in action after a lengthy recovery from a knee injury, serving as insurance for Pyotr Kochetkov. Expected to start soon, Andersen brings a wealth of experience and reliability when healthy, making him a valuable asset for fantasy teams looking to improve their goaltending situation.

Frederik Andersen has been activated from injured reserve after recovering from knee surgery, which he underwent on November 22. He was sidelined since October 26 and was initially expected to be out for eight to twelve weeks. Andersen served as the Hurricanes' backup in their recent game, indicating his readiness to return to action after practicing since January 8.

Frederik Andersen has been placed on IR but is expected to return soon. His rehabilitation is progressing well, and there are no changes to his timeline for a comeback, according to Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky.