Anderson saved 32 of 35 shots during Friday's Game 5 loss to Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

After stopping 80 of 83 shots (.964 save percentage) through the first three games of the conference finals, Anderson wasn't as sharp Friday. Pittsburgh has now fought back twice in this series to avoid falling behind two games, but arguably the most crucial matchup is ahead. The winner of Sunday's Game 5 at PPG Paints Arena will be in the driver's seat, and Pittsburgh has followed up a 31-6-4 home-ice record during the regular season by going 5-3 in the postseason. Ottawa will need Anderson to return to the form he showed in the first three contests of this series if the Sens are going to take a 3-2 lead back to Ottawa for Game 6.

Anderson will be in goal for Friday night's Game 4 against the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Despite enduring a loss in Game 2 of the series, Anderson has thoroughly shut down the Penguins in these conference finals, allowing just one goal in each game and posting an impressive .964 save percentage en route to two victories. It is worth noting that Ottawa's defense, led by Erik Karlsson, has been absolutely stellar lately -- in a playoffs dominated by high shot totals, Anderson has faced fewer than 30 shots in each of the last three contests. The 35-year-old keeper will look to stay hot and give his team a commanding 3-1 series lead Friday.

Anderson saved 25 of 26 shots during Wednesday's Game 3 win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has now allowed just five goals through his past four starts with a .959 save percentage. It's an impressive stretch, and Ottawa can take a 3-1 stranglehold of the series with a Game 4 win Friday. The Sens boast a 5-2 record on home ice during the playoffs, too. Still, a bounce-back showing from Pittsburgh isn't out of the question, and Anderson has allowed three goals or more in seven of 15 postseason games.

Anderson will cover the crease at home for Game 3 against the Penguins on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old backstop has been phenomenal in this series pitted against the defending champs, yielding a lonely goal in each of the first two road matches. Anderson took a loss in Game 2 after stopping 28 of 29 shots, though it's worth noting that he was done in by a bad bounce Monday. Ottawa has the best penalty kill (89.1 percent) among the four teams still in the playoffs, but a lack of scoring -- 2.57 goals per game -- relative to the other squads means Anderson needs to be nearly flawless the rest of the way. He should have a confident mindset since he's only lost two playoff games at home this year, with both taking place against Boston in the conference quarterfinals.

Anderson saved 28 of 29 shots during Monday's Game 2 loss to Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

The only goal of the game came off a bad bounce that caught Anderson out of position. A Phil Kessel shot attempt was blocked, and the puck deflected directly back onto his stick in the slot. Anderson wasn't set to make the save on Kessel's shot, and Ottawa couldn't rebound with a goal of their own late in the third period. Anderson has now allowed just four goals over his past three starts, and with Ottawa leaning on a defense-first and ultra-conservative game plan, the veteran goaltender is in a good position to continuing posting solid fantasy numbers.

Anderson will tend twine in Game 2 against Pittsburgh on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The Illinois native was stellar in Game 1, stopping 27 of 28 shots en route to a win. He hasn't been great in the playoffs as a whole though, notching a .917 save percentage and 2.37 GAA in 13 contests.

Anderson stopped 27 of 28 shots in Saturday's Game 1 overtime win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was a brick wall in the game, with a skilled Evgeni Malkin deflection marking the only time a puck got past him. The veteran netminder closed out the previous round with an outstanding Game 6 showing against the Rangers and has carried that play over into the Eastern Conference Final. His overall play this postseason hasn't been mind-blowing, but he's turned in some fantastic outings and appears to be at the top of his game right now. He'll play a big role in determining whether or not Ottawa comes out of the East.

Anderson will be the road starter Saturday in Game 1 against the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

No surprise here. Anderson had a very impressive regular season (2.28 GAA, .926 save percentage), but he hasn't been quite as good in the playoffs. His 2.49 GAA is still solid, but his .914 save percentage is a bit lackluster. The Penguins have been the highest-scoring team in the NHL, so it's not likely to be an easy night for Anderson.

Anderson saved 37 of 39 shots during Tuesday's Game 6 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

It's been an up-and-down playoff run for the veteran netminder, but he was at the top of his game Tuesday, especially considering he entered with a .878 save percentage and 3.86 GAA through his previous four starts. The Senators await the winner of Wednesday's Game 7 battle between Pittsburgh and Washington. Ottawa will be considerable underdogs in the Eastern Conference Finals, regardless of the opponent, and Anderson will need to play like he did Tuesday to make it a competitive series.

Anderson will start in net for Tuesday's road playoff contest against the Rangers, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a strong start to the Senators' postseason run, Anderson has regressed a bit recently, posting a .878 save percentage and 3.86 GAA in the last four games. The veteran goalie has been bailed out by his offense on multiple occasions and has come away with wins as a result, but his struggles in the last two games in New York, including in Game 4 when he was pulled after a poor showing, should cause fantasy players eyeing him up some pause.