Anderson (eye) won't dress Saturday against the Jets, but he could be ready to return Monday against Chicago, NHL.com's Scott Billeck reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anders Nilsson will make a fifth consecutive start Saturday, so if Anderson is cleared ahead of Monday's contest, he'll almost certainly start between the pipes against the Blackhawks.

Anderson (eye) won't be in the lineup versus Detroit on Thursday. Manager Guy Boucher told reporters, "Craig is on the ice now, and he's still day-to-day," Dave Hogg of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson will miss his fourth straight game due to his eye injury, but the fact that he is traveling with the team bodes well for him returning sooner rather than later. Until the Illinois native is fully fit, Anders Nilsson figurers to see the bulk of the starts. Even once Anderson is cleared to play, the two keepers could split time in the crease the rest of the way.

Anderson took a tennis ball to the eye Monday, which will prevent him from suiting up for Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports. However, he will travel with the team as it embarks on a four-game road trip Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The issue doesn't appear to be severe, but Anderson will cede the backup duties to newly recalled Filip Gustavsson. The veteran netminder has hit a skid in the crease recently, losing each of his last five starts between the pipes. Anderson's poor play has led to increased playing time for Anders Nilsson, who has allowed just two goals on 91 shots in his last two outings.

Anderson (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup against the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

It seems general manager Pierre Dorion's statement that Anderson would be available versus Carolina was a bit premature, as the netminder will actually miss Tuesday's tilt. Anders Nilsson will get the starting nod and the team will call-up a player from the minors, likely Mike Condon or Marcus Hogberg, to serve as the backup.

Anderson suffered a "very minor tweak" prior to Monday's practice session according to general manager Pierre Dorion, but is expected to still be available versus Carolina on Tuesday, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like the decision to keep Anderson off the ice Monday is strictly precautionary and the netminder remains in line to start against the Hurricanes, though an official starter hasn't been named yet. The 37-year-old is having a down year thus far, as he is 14-17-3 while sporting a career-worst 3.55 GAA. If the Sens decide to sell off their top talent at the trade deadline, Anderson's number could get even worse down the stretch.

Anderson stopped 25 of 30 shots in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

That's now four straight losses for Anderson since he returned to action from a concussion, although this was the first one in which he gave up more than three goals. The veteran netminder remains underwater on the season with a 14-17-3 record, and his 3.55 GAA would be the worst mark of his career if he can't turn things around down the stretch.

Anderson will start Wednesday's road game in Toronto, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran netminder will be going for his first win since Dec. 17. On paper, the Maple Leafs figure to give Ottawa a tough time, but it's worth noting Anderson won his only other start versus Toronto this season -- that game coming back on Oct. 6. With so much time having passed and considering the direction of both teams, we recommend avoiding Anderson in this unfavorable matchup.

Anderson made 19 saves in a 2-0 loss to Detroit on Saturday night.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson did his part; his mates did not. He has lost his last-four straight games and sits at 14-16-3 on the season. His 3.55 GAA and .906 save percentage heading into Saturday make him a tough activation in any format.

Anderson will start in goal Saturday evening against the visiting Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson will prepare for a home clash against a Detroit club that surprisingly eked out a 3-2 win over Toronto in overtime Friday. Ottawa's No. 1 netminder still ranks sixth in the league in saves (1,056) despite missing 12 games with a concussion, and we can't imagine that the All-Star break could have come soon enough for Anderson, who will be making his first start since Jan. 22.

Anderson stopped 30 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran netminder has now put together two solid outings since recovering from his concussion, although Ottawa's offensive issues have made Anderson the loser both times. With the team now off until Feb. 1, he'll get a chance to rest up before the second half and try to find a way to improve on his career-worst 3.55 GAA.