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Hurricanes Keep Game 4 Goalie Choice Secret

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Carolina Hurricanes will start a goaltender in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 9, 2026.
Coach Rod Brind’Amour chose the starter but will not reveal which netminder, saying the decision is “the only suspenseful thing.”
After Frederik Andersen was pulled in Game 3 on June 6, he missed practice and entered the series with a .815 save percentage and 2.77 GAA, versus .950 and 1.12 in earlier rounds.

History

Historical Context

In 2006 the Carolina Hurricanes captured their Stanley Cup after rookie Cam Ward replaced Martin Gerber mid-series and won the Conn Smythe. The goaltending story resurfaced in 2026 when the team became the first since the best-of-seven era began in 1987 to sweep the two playoff rounds (4-0, 4-0). Coach Rod Brind Amour must pick between veteran Frederik Andersen and his backup for the Finals.

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Story summary

The Carolina Hurricanes will start a goaltender in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 9, 2026.
Coach Rod Brind’Amour chose the starter but will not reveal which netminder, saying the decision is “the only suspenseful thing.”
After Frederik Andersen was pulled in Game 3 on June 6, he missed practice and entered the series with a .815 save percentage and 2.77 GAA, versus .950 and 1.12 in earlier rounds.

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