The Carolina Hurricanes are making a bold decision by benching starter Frederik Andersen for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, shifting to backup Pyotr Kochetkov after a disheartening 5-0 loss to the Florida Panthers. Coach Rod Brind'Amour cited the need to change the team's 'vibe' despite acknowledging Andersen's previous strong playoff performance, which included a .937 save percentage prior to this series. Kochetkov's playoff stats reflect a struggle as well, with a .871 save percentage overall, but he has shown resilience in past matches. The 'Canes are looking to minimize the damage from a 2-0 deficit against a Panthers team that has dominated thus far.