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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After playing a pivotal role in the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup championship, veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen is headed to a new home.
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Andersen has signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers. The deal includes a $1 million base salary, with the opportunity to earn additional performance bonuses throughout the season.
The 36-year-old’s regular season was far from dominant. In 35 appearances, Andersen posted a 16-14-5 record with a .874 save percentage and a 3.05 goals-against average.
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However, everything changed once the playoffs began.
Carolina Hurricanes players join goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) following Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker) 
The puck bounces between Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) and Jaccob Slavin (74) with Montreal Canadiens’ Cole Caufield (13) nearby during the first period in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker) 
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) watches the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
Andersen elevated his game when it mattered most, becoming one of the driving forces behind Carolina’s championship run. He finished the postseason with a remarkable 13-2 record, a .910 save percentage, and a stellar 1.89 goals-against average, helping lead the Hurricanes through the Eastern Conference before capturing the Stanley Cup.
Now, after delivering one of the most memorable playoff performances of his career, Andersen begins a new chapter in Edmonton, where the Oilers hope his postseason experience can help fuel another championship pursuit.
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