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Busy Freddy
Frederik Andersen will start for the Ducks tonight.
Of course he will.
The Danish netminder, who’s been an absolute workhorse for Anaheim this season, will make his 20th consecutive start this evening when the Ducks take on the Habs in Montreal.
More, from the L.A. Times:
“I know how to play goalie,” he said with a smile.
Andersen allowed four goals on 20 shots in Tuesday’s 6-2 loss at Toronto, but he’s also minded the net as the Ducks (21-7-5) have ascended to the NHL’s best record.
“He’s durable, played back-to-back last week and was better in the second game than he was the first,” Boudreau said.
The backup spot behind Andersen has been in a constant state of flux this season, with John Gibson, Jason LaBarbera and Igor Bobkov all temporarily filling the role. The job is how Ilya Bryzgalov’s, however, and it sounds as though he could make his first start of the season on Friday in Ottawa.
Elsewhere...
Panthers at Flyers: Roberto Luongo vs. Steve Mason
Avs at Pens: Calvin Pickard vs. Marc-Andre Fleury
Leafs at ‘Canes: Cam Ward for Carolina, no word yet on a Leafs starter.
Caps at Jackets: Braden Holtby vs. Sergei Bobrovsky
Blues at Kings: Martin Brodeur for St. Louis, no word yet on a L.A. starter.
Oilers at Sharks: Antti Niemi likely for San Jose, no word yet on an Edmonton starter.