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Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen had a tough start to the Eastern Conference Final against the Florida Panthers. In Game 1, he allowed five goals to the Panthers on 20 shots. He then gave up four goals on 16 shots in Game 2 before being pulled. Due to his struggles, Andersen was not the club's starter in Game 3.
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