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For a goalie who is 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, Andersen somehow flew under the NHL's scouting radar for several years, which is surprising considering he started out playing for Herning, the most successful team in the history of Denmark's top pro league.

In 2008-09, his first season with Herning, Andersen had a goals-against average of 2.45 in 22 games.

However, Andersen was nearly 21 before he was drafted; the Carolina Hurricanes selected him in the seventh round (No. 187) in the 2010 NHL Draft. Realizing the Hurricanes had an entrenched starter in Cam Ward and goaltending depth in their system, Andersen chose not to sign and remained in Europe, playing 2010-11 in Denmark before joining Frolunda of the Swedish Hockey League in 2011-12.

The Anaheim Ducks selected Andersen in the third round (No. 87) of the 2012 NHL Draft, and this time Andersen opted to come to North America. He made his NHL debut on Oct. 20, 2013, replacing Jonas Hiller to start the second period in a 6-3 victory against the Dallas Stars. Andersen shut the Stars out in the final two periods, making 24 saves.