Kristen Shilton May 29, 2026, 07:30 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. MONTREAL -- The best players know when to flip their proverbial switch on the ice. The favorite teammates know when to do the same off of it, too. Both of those statements describe Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen . "Freddie is an interesting guy like that," defenseman K'Andre Miller said. "You see how good he is in the net, and out there, he's very vocal, always helping you out and showing up huge. Then in the dressing room he's quiet, reserved, and doesn't talk all that much -- until he does. And suddenly he's this funny guy and really quickly turns into the life of the party." Right now, Andersen and the Hurricanes are having a time. Carolina is deep into its third Eastern Conference finals appearance in four seasons, and the Hurricanes have Andersen to thank not only for how they got there but also for their 3-1 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens .…