At 35 years old, Andersen's surgery and recovery will be closely monitored as he aims to return to form after this setback.

Frederik Andersen, goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, is set to undergo knee surgery on November 22, 2024, with a recovery timeline projected between eight to twelve weeks.

Andersen has not played since October 26, 2024, when he contributed to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken, making 18 saves.

Despite his injury, Andersen had a strong start to the season, achieving a record of 13-2-0 with a goals-against average of 1.84 and a save percentage of .932 in 16 games.

With Andersen unavailable, Pyotr Kochetkov has stepped up, playing nine of the last eleven games and boasting a record of 10-2-0.

Andersen's current injury is unrelated to his previous blood-clotting condition, as confirmed by Brind'Amour.

This news comes as a surprise, as coach Rod Brind'Amour had initially indicated that Andersen would be out for just a few weeks.

Kochetkov's recent performance includes a victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on November 20, 2024, where he helped secure the win.

The Hurricanes are currently on a three-game road trip, having recently defeated the Flyers and are set to face the New Jersey Devils.

In response to Andersen's injury, the Hurricanes have called up Spencer Martin from the AHL's Chicago Wolves to serve as a backup goaltender.

This injury marks another significant setback for Andersen, who has a history of knee injuries and previously dealt with a blood-clotting condition that affected his performance last season.

His last appearance before the injury was notable, as he played a full game against Seattle, showcasing his skills with 18 saves.