Anderson was yanked from his last start after allowing two goals on nine shots just 4:06 into the first period. Ottawa was dominated all night so it wasn't really Anderson's fault. He will face the 4-2-0 Coyotes tonight.
Anderson was given the night off on Saturday so he'll be back in the cage today vs. Anaheim. He allowed four goals on 32 shots in his last start. It is a tough matchup against a Ducks team who has won three straight while scoring 13 goals.
Anderson was given the night off on Saturday so his is very likely starting today vs. Anaheim. He allowed four goals on 32 shots in his last start. It is a tough matchup against a Ducks team who has won three straight while scoring 13 goals.
Anderson allowed four goals on 42 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. He will get the start against the Kings tomorrow; a tough matchup.
After a strong season last year, Anderson picked up right where he left off. He and Ryan Miller had a fantastic goalie battle last night with Anderson coming out on top. He stopped all 35 shots that he faced for his first shutout of the year. He will face the Maple Leafs tonight, who he has 0-2-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .880 SV% against last season.
Anderson had a roller coaster of a year in 2012-13. He started the season 8-4-2 with a 1.47 GAA and a .952 SV% before spraining his ankle in mid-February. He missed the rest of February, all of March and the first week in April for a total of 19 games. When he returned he went 4-5-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .917 SV% which brought his totals to 1.69 and .941; he led the NHL in both categories. This year the Senators should be a playoff team again and Anderson should have another good season.
Anderson allowed six goals on 37 shots in Ottawa's 7-3 loss to the Penguins in Game 4. He now has the 11th ranked GAA in the playoffs (2.66) and dropped from third to seventh in SV% (.928). He was still good despite giving up six goals, he will need to bounce back in Game 5.
Anderson was outstanding in Game 3 allowing just one goal on 50 shots in 87 minutes of playing time. The performance moved him up to third among playoff goalies in SV% (.940) and seventh in GAA (2.17). He will need to continue his strong play in Game 4 if the Sens are going to knot the series up at two games a piece.
Anderson allowed four goals on 30 shots in the 4-1 loss in Game 1. He will be under siege all series and will need to play outstanding if the Sens are going to have a chance.
Craig Anderson was great in the Senators 4-1 series win over the Montreal Canadiens in the first round. He posted the fifth best GAA (1.80) and was tied for second in SV% (.950). He has the daunting task of facing Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Jarome Iginla, Kris Letang... The list goes on and on with this Penguins team. Anderson will need to be Ottawa's best player in this series if they're going to shock the Penguins.
Anderson stopped 26 of 28 shots in a 3-2 overtime win on Tuesday. The Senators look to close out the series tonight when it will be Anderson vs. Budaj in goal.
Anderson played very well in a penalty filled Game 3. He stopped 33 of 34 shots in a 6-1 win to take a 2-1 series lead. Anderson ranks seventh in GAA (2.01) and first in SV% (.949) so far in the playoffs.
Anderson was awesome early in the year. He was 8-4-2- with a 1.46 GAA and .952 SV% before suffering an ankle injury that kept him out for over a month. When he returned in April he went 4-5-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .917 SV%. He will need to be on top of his game if the Sens are going to out the Habs.
Chance Lehner can start on Sunday at BOS.
Anderson has lost two straight starts while allowing seven goals combined. The Sens are slipping in the standings and are in danger of falling out of the playoffs. Tomorrow is a huge game and they will need Anderson to be on his 'A' game.
Anderson gave up four goals on 22 shots in a loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. He has a tough matchup tonight vs. the Penguins, take a look at your other options.
Anderson has won 3 straight starts and gave up just 3 goals in those games.
Anderson has won his last 2 starts giving up 2 goals in one game and posting a shutout in the other.
Anderson was scheduled to start Monday's game in Boston before it was postponed.