The Hurricanes lost Frederik Andersen in Game 4 of the first round, but he will return for Game 1 against the Capitals.

Frederik Andersen is ready to return to action. After being sidelined for the series closer versus the New Jersey Devils, the Carolina Hurricanes veteran netminder will be back in the crease Tuesday when the club opens its second-round series versus the Washington Capitals,

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.