Andersen could earn up to $750,000 in incentives for games played and his participation in a potential run to the Eastern Conference final next year.
“Frederik has played extremely well for us and ranks in the top 10 all-time for winning percentage by an NHL goalie. We’re excited that he will be staying with the team for next season,” said Eric Tulsky, General Manager of the club.
"We’re excited that he will be staying with the team for next season."
Andersen, 35, started 22 games for Carolina this past season, finishing with a 13-8-1 record, 2.50 goals against average, and .899 save percentage.
Andersen has had a good campaign in Carolina, which has, however, been haunted with several long injury stints. He has missed a large chunk of the last two seasons due to various ailments—blood clots in 2023-24, and knee surgery this year.
Anderson, a 35-year-old from Denmark who previously played for Anaheim and Toronto, has become coach Rod Brind’Amour’s most trusted option in net. He is expected to return to the starting role for Game 1 of the Capitals series after getting injured in the first round against New Jersey.