Andersen's Shutout Secures Hurricanes' Series Lead

0:00It's April 18th, NHL News. Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. Carolina Hurricane snagged a two-nothing win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, thanks to Goldie. Frederick Anderson's stone-cold shut-out with 22 saves. Cleaning to a one-nothing lead early in the third period, Anderson made a massive lunge to Rob Drake-Betus in shot, keeping the puck out by. Senators' video review overturned the initial goal call. Just minutes later, he dropped into a snow-angels sprawl for another clutch denial, straight up preserving that slim edge and firing of the crowd. Taylor Hall cashed in soon after, with the insurance goal, locking down the victory and putting Carolina up one-nothing in the series. Anderson stayed all business, setting the tone for what's shaping up as a gritty playoff battle ahead.