Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports Anderson confirmed his retirement following Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators, during which he stopped 30 of 33 shots.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson will close out his lengthy NHL career with a 319-275-2-71 record. He began with the Blackhawks in the 2002-03 season after he was drafted in the third round in 2001. He also saw time with the Panthers, Avalanche, Senators and Capitals before closing out his career with the Sabres over the last two campaigns. Anderson never captured the Stanley Cup, but his dedication to the game was rewarded with the Masterton Trophy in 2017 after he left the Senators to support his wife Nicholle in her battle with throat cancer.

Anderson (upper body) will get the home start versus Ottawa on Thursday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson could be making the final start of his long career, as the 41-year-old is not likely to return to the Sabres next season. Anderson is 10-11-2 with a 3.07 GAA and .908 save percentage, He will face the Senators, who are 17th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.16 goals per game.

Anderson (upper body) won't dress for Thursday's game versus the Red Wings, Joe Yerdon of Noted Hockey reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson's absence is no surprise since the Sabres have three other healthy goalies available. It's unclear if Anderson will draw in again over the next week, as the Sabres seem content to give Devon Levi an extended look in goal.

Anderson (upper body) is still considered day-to-day and won't be in the lineup versus Florida on Tuesday, WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has played in 25 games this season in which he's posted a 10-11-2 record including a 3.07 GAA, .908 save percentage and one shutout. At this point, even if he's cleared to play, the Sabres may opt against using Anderson in any of the six remaining contests in order to give their other netminders, like Devon Levi, the opportunity to get some NHL experience.

Anderson (upper body) will miss Friday's contest against the Rangers, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has a 10-11-2 record, 3.07 GAA and .908 save percentage in 25 outings this season. He was last in net March 21. Devon Levi will start Friday, and Eric Comrie will be the backup.

Anderson is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been missing from some practices of late for maintenance purposes. He has posted a 10-11-2 record this season with a 3.07 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 25 appearances. The Sabres still have healthy goaltenders Eric Comrie, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi on the roster.

Anderson left Tuesday's 7-3 loss to Nashville in the second period after surrendering six goals on 20 shots.

EDGE Analysis

The Sabres were down 6-1 when Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen took over, and Anderson was ultimately charged with the loss. The 41-year-old is down to 10-11-2 with a 3.07 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 25 games this season. Anderson is in the midst of a terrible stretch, having allowed at least three goals in each of his last five contests.

Anderson will guard the home goal versus the Predators on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has won two of his last five games, allowing 16 goals over that span. The Predators have lost three games in a row, so this could be a solid spot for Anderson to bounce back after giving up five goals on 22 shots to the Flyers on Friday.

Anderson made 17 saves in Friday's 5-2 loss to Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

The Sabres didn't get on the board until the third period, but Anderson made sure the hole was too deep by giving up three goals on 12 shots in the second. The veteran netminder has lost three of his last four starts, and in seven outings since the All-Star break he carries a 3.27 GAA and .899 save percentage.

Anderson is set to start on the road against Philadelphia on Friday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has allowed at least three goals in three straight starts, so he'll be looking to end that slump. Overall in 2022-23, he has a 10-9-2 record, 2.79 GAA and .917 save percentage in 23 appearances. The Flyers have lost four straight games and 12 of their last 14 contests, bringing their record down to 24-32-11.