Down two games to none as the series heads to Tennessee, the Anaheim Ducks hope a goalie change can put them in the win column as head coach Bruce Boudreau confirmed Tuesday that Frederik Andersen will start Game 3 against the Nashville Predators.
He will replace the Ducks' starter for their opening two games, John Gibson - who posted a .900 save percentage while allowing three goals in a pair of 3-2 losses.
This announcement comes just days after Boudreau voiced his confidence in the rookie netminder, but it appears the Ducks are looking to shake things up as they find themselves in desperate need of a win.
Andersen, who shares this year's Jennings trophy with Gibson for allowing the least goals in the NHL during the regular season, has just one regulation loss over 24 appearances since Jan. 1.
The 26-year-old recorded a shutout in the Ducks' final game of the regular season, after missing five games with a concussion.
It also appears that veteran forward Shawn Horcoff will make his series debut, likely replacing Chris Wagner, according to Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times.
