It's the ultimate dual threat.
And so far, it's paying off.
"I play with a lot skilled players on the powerplay, and when you give them the puck, good things are going to happen," Andersson said. "When you play with guys like that, if you try and make plays out there to try and create some time and space for them, it's a
good thing for everyone.
"It's going well. Our powerplay has been really good so far and we've got to keep it going."
Andersson has five goals and 22 points last year, but really stepped up his offensive game in the bubble when he recorded three tucks and five points in only 10 playoff games.
The 24-year-old is now a regular on the top D pairing with captain Mark Giordano. The 5-on-5 game is a work in progress thanks to an increase in minutes and defensive responsibility, but his 21:28 time-on-ice average - with many of those coming against the opposition's best - speaks to how his role has evolved this year.
The mindset has, too.
"Maybe, in the past, I was thinking more about the all-around game, and now it's time for me to play to my full register offensively," Andersson said.
"It feels really good. But, we're only four games in.
"We'll take it day by day, game by game."
Every rep counts and Andersson isn't taking any of this for granted.
He never has.
"There's something to be said for the unseen hours that an athlete puts in in terms of honing their craft," said Head Coach Geoff Ward.
"He's certainly put in the unseen hours."