The Carolina Hurricanes have high hopes of advancing deep into the Stanley Cup playoffs after beating the New Jersey Devils in the opening round. As they prepare for a more difficult challenge in the second round against the Washington Capitals,

The Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year, $2.75 million contract for next season.

On Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes, who will meet the Washington Capitals in the East's second round next week, signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract for next season, a pact worth $2.