This former Maple Leafs playoff dominance has fans asking what went wrong

"Andersen has led the Carolina Hurricanes to an 8-0 record to begin the postseason, sweeping their way to the Eastern Conference Finals. Andersen has been by far the best player in the postseason so far, as he leads all netminders with a .950 save percentage and a goals against of 1.12."

"During the postseason for the Maple Leafs, Andersen had a lot of ups and downs. From someone looking on the outside, Andersen's numbers were strong. During three playoff runs, he registered a save percentage over .915. But for many, it did not feel this way. Andersen always seemed to allow a soft goal, especially when it mattered most, leaving Maple Leafs fans uncomfortable when he was in the net."

"But now Andersen is unbeatable; he has given up a game-high of two goals, while only surrendering 11 goals in eight starts with two shutouts. The Hurricanes currently look like the most dangerous team in the NHL, and it is because of Andersen's play. Many of his teammates have taken notice of his play, speaking on what it means to have him between the pipes."

""He's been unbelievable for us, absolutely a brick wall back there, and when we have had breakdowns, he's been there to shut the door. So, it's huge for us, and we just need him to continue to do that." Jaccob Slavin said following the Hurricanes' game four win over the Flyers."

Frederik Andersen has delivered dominant goaltending in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to an 8-0 record and a sweep into the Eastern Conference Finals. He has been the top netminder in the postseason, posting a .950 save percentage and a 1.12 goals-against average. During his earlier Maple Leafs playoff runs from 2016 to 2021, his results looked strong on paper, including save percentages above .915 in three runs, but fans often felt he allowed soft goals at critical moments. In the current postseason, he has been far steadier, allowing only 11 goals in eight starts with two shutouts. Teammates credit his ability to stop shots during breakdowns and keep the team in control.

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