Hurricanes Keep Game 2 Lineup Intact for Stanley Cup Final as Andersen Set for 15th Start

3 articles · Updated · NHL.com · Jun 4

Carolina is expected to use the same lineup Thursday for Game 2 against Vegas despite dropping the Stanley Cup Final opener.
Frederik Andersen is lined up for his 15th postseason start after Tuesday marked only the second time these playoffs he allowed more than two goals.
Nikolaj Ehlers drove the early offense in Game 1 with 2 goals in the first 12:08, while Jalen Chatfield assisted on both.
Shayne Gostisbehere brings a 4-game point streak into Game 2, giving Carolina another steady blue-line scoring option after his third-period equalizer in the opener.
The unchanged group signals Carolina sees execution, not personnel, as the priority heading into a pivotal chance to avoid a 2-0 series deficit.

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Is Carolina's unchanged lineup a sign of confidence or a critical error after their Game 1 defeat?

With free agency looming, can goaltender Frederik Andersen recover from his disastrous Game 1 performance?

After being silenced in Game 1, can Carolina's star forwards finally out-duel the potent Vegas offense?