Antti Raanta News

Raanta has battled injuries over the last three seasons but has posted a strong 2.34 GAA and .911 SV% in 55 games. Raanta will pair with Pyotr Kochetkov as the Hurricanes' goaltending tandem and gives them and incredibly cheap duo in the crease.

Source: Darren Dreger 07/1/23, 11:56 am EST

Frederik Andersen will back-up Raanta.

Source: Jameson Olive 05/20/23, 8:02 pm EST

Source: Walt Ruff 05/11/23, 6:49 pm EST

Source: @CanesPR 05/5/23, 7:43 pm EST

Raanta stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) to take a 3-1 series lead as he easily handled the Islanders 5-2 in Game 4 and will start again on Tuesday. The 33-year-old has been sensational as he's taken over the Hurricanes' crease for the playoffs, with his 3-1-0 record, 2.46 GAA and .915 SV%. He will hope to close out the series against one of the best defensive teams all season, as he takes on the New York Islanders who were fifth best in the NHL in goals against per game (2.65).

Source: Stefen Rosner 04/25/23, 12:29 pm EST

Source: Chip Alexander 04/23/23, 10:55 am EST

Raanta stopped 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) to take a two-game series lead over the New York Islanders as he led the Hurricanes to a victory in Game 2 and will start Game 3 Friday. The 33-year-old has been great for the Hurricanes after being their backup net minder for a majority of the regular season, with his 2-0-0 record, 1.92 GAA and .923 SV% in the playoffs so far. He will hope to keep the winning streak going as they take on the New York Islanders, who were the fifth best team in the NHL for goals against per game (2.65).

Source: Andrew Gross 04/21/23, 5:04 pm EST

Raanta was sensational in Game 1, as he stopped 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) to lead the Hurricanes over the Islanders in a 2-1 victory last game. The 33-year-old has played in 19 career NHL playoff games, picking up a 7-6-0 record, 2.38 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take the crease for Game 2 against the New York Islanders, who stayed true to their defensive play in Game 1 after finishing the regular season fifth in the NHL in goals against per game (2.65).

Source: Stefan Rosner 04/19/23, 11:17 am EST

Raanta was sensational in Game 1, as he stopped 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) to lead the Hurricanes over the Islanders in a 2-1 victory last game. The 33-year-old has played in 19 career NHL playoff games, picking up a 7-6-0 record, 2.38 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take the crease for Game 2 against the New York Islanders, who stayed true to their defensive play in Game 1 after finishing the regular season fifth in the NHL in goals against per game (2.65).

Source: Tom Gulitti 04/19/23, 11:01 am EST

Raanta finished his 2022-23 campaign with an impressive 19-3-3 record, 2.23 GAA and .910 SV% while mostly backing up for the Hurricanes all season. The 33-year-old has played in 18 playoff games previously throughout his career, posting a 6-6-0 record with a .912 SV% and 2.48 GAA. He will take on the New York Islanders, who finished their 2022-23 season with a 42-31-9 record and were fifth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.65).

Source: Chip Alexander 04/17/23, 11:54 am EST

Raanta finished his 2022-23 campaign with an impressive 19-3-3 record, 2.23 GAA and .910 SV% while mostly backing up for the Hurricanes all season. The 33-year-old has played in 18 playoff games previously throughout his career, posting a 6-6-0 record with a .912 SV% and 2.48 GAA. He will take on the New York Islanders, who finished their 2022-23 season with a 42-31-9 record and were fifth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.65).

Source: Luke DeCock 04/17/23, 11:38 am EST

Raanta allowed four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was defeated by Buffalo in his previous start. The 33-year-old Hurricanes' backup has been solid when called upon, with his 18-3-3 record, 2.28 GAA and .909 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red WIngs, who have lost three-straight and are 22nd in the NHL in goals per game (2.95).

Source: Walt Ruff 04/11/23, 5:03 pm EST

Raanta allowed four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was defeated by Buffalo in his previous start. The 33-year-old Hurricanes' backup has been solid when called upon, with his 18-3-3 record, 2.28 GAA and .909 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red WIngs, who have lost three-straight and are 22nd in the NHL in goals per game (2.95).

Source: Walt Ruff 04/11/23, 11:10 am EST

Source: Heather Engel 04/8/23, 10:21 am EST

Raanta was perfect in his previous start, stopping 14 of 14 shots for his fourth shutout of the season as he blanked Montreal Canadiens in his previous start. The 33-year-old has been very solid when given the call this season, with his 17-2-3 record, 2.22 GAA and .910 SV%. He takes on the Ottawa Senators, who are in the middle of a two-game losing streak and are eighth in the NHL in shots per game (33.2).

Source: Chip Alexander 04/4/23, 4:58 pm EST

Source: Marc-Antoine Godin 04/1/23, 12:33 pm EST

Source: Walt Ruff 04/1/23, 12:10 pm EST

Raanta last played on March 7th, where he only lasted a period before heading off due to a lower-body injury. With the Hurricanes assigning Pyotr Kotchetkov to the minors Wednesday, it is a sign that the 33-year-old is ready to back up Frederik Andersen yet again. He will look to build off his 16-2-3 record, 2.32 GAA and .907 SV%.

Source: Chip Alexander 03/29/23, 12:00 pm EST

Raanta suffered an undisclosed injury in the first period of Tuesday's game in Montreal. The Hurricanes recalled Pyotr Kochetkov from Charlotte (AHL), so don't expect Raanta to be available vs. the Flyers.

Source: newsobserver.com 03/9/23, 8:48 am EST

Raanta stopped 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) for his sixth straight win and 12th in 13 games as he beat Arizona in his previous start. The 33-year-old Hurricanes' backup has proven losses to be rare this season with his impressive 16-2-3 record, 2.26 GAA and .909 SV%. He will hope to keep his win streak alive as he takes on the Montreal Canadiens, who have lost three-straight games and are 30th in the NHL in shots per game (27.8).

Source: @Canes 03/7/23, 6:36 pm EST