Frederik Andersen's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 29, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Frederik Andersen. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Frederik Andersen is a Danish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL. He has also played for the Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs. Andersen is known for his size, athleticism, and consistency in net, making him a reliable starting goaltender in the NHL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 1944: Bill Durnan set Record

On December 16, 1944, Bill Durnan set a record for being the fastest to reach 50 career wins.

2003: Henrik Lundqvist's seven shutouts

In 2003-04 season, Henrik Lundqvist recorded seven shutouts.

2011: Played for Frölunda HC

In 2011, Frederik Andersen played for one season with Frölunda HC of the Elitserien, the highest-level professional league in Sweden. He also set an Elitserien regular-season club record with eight shutouts and received a nomination for the Elitserien Rookie of the Year award.

October 2013: NHL Debut

In October 2013, Frederik Andersen made his NHL debut for the Anaheim Ducks, replacing Jonas Hiller and earning his first NHL win against the Dallas Stars. With his debut, Andersen became the first Danish-born goaltender in NHL history.

April 2014: Won Stanley Cup Playoff Debut

On April 16, 2014, Frederik Andersen won his Stanley Cup playoff debut as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Dallas Stars 4–3 in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.

March 2015: Tied NHL Record for Fastest to 50 Career Wins

On March 3, 2015, Frederik Andersen tied an NHL record as the fastest goaltender in history to reach 50 career wins, achieving the milestone in just 68 career games.

March 2018: Bested Career-High in Wins

On March 28, 2018, Frederik Andersen bested his career-high in wins with his 36th win of the season against the Florida Panthers. On the same day, he helped the Leafs set a new franchise record of 27 wins on home ice. On March 30, 2018, against the New York Islanders, Andersen recorded his 37th win of the season, tying the single-season record for most wins by a Leafs goalie.

April 2018: Passed Leafs All-Time Wins Record

On April 7, 2018, the last game of the Leafs' regular season, Frederik Andersen passed the Leafs all-time wins record with a 4–2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Andersen helped the Leafs qualify for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.