Oct 26, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) blocks a Seattle Kraken goal shot during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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Carolina Hurricanes Place Frederik Andersen on IR, Recall Ty Smith from AHL

Frederik Andersen heads to injured reserve following knee surgery; Ty Smith returns to boost Carolina's defense after strong AHL performances.

Eric Tulsky, the general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL, announced today that the team has assigned goaltender Frederik Andersen to injured reserve. The organization has additionally brought back defenseman Ty Smith from the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Andersen, who had knee surgery on November 22, has been absent from Carolina’s last 37 games since October 28. He has a record of 3-1-0, a goals-against average of 1.48, and a save percentage of .941 in four games played for the Hurricanes this season. The native of Herning, Denmark, played in 16 matches during the 2023-24 season, achieving a 13-2-0 record along with a 1.84 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage.

The #Canes have placed goaltender Frederik Andersen on Injured Reserve and recalled defenseman Ty Smith from the @Chicago_Wolves. https://t.co/eAg6oF5OKO
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) January 14, 2025

Anaheim’s third-round pick, 87th overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft, Andersen has appeared in 499 NHL games with the Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Hurricanes, boasting a career record of 298-128-52, a goals-against average of 2.55, and a save percentage of .916.

Smith, 24, who debuted with the Hurricanes on December 28, has tallied two points (1 goal, 1 assist) in eight games for the team this season. He has recorded 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) and a plus-11 rating in 13 games with the Wolves during the 2024-25 season.

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The native of Lloydminster, Alb, played the 2023-24 season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, accumulating 43 points (9g, 34a) across 63 games. Originally chosen by New Jersey as the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft, he has played in 131 NHL games for New Jersey, Pittsburgh, and Carolina, accumulating 49 points (9 goals, 40 assists) and racking up 52 penalty minutes.

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