Craig Anderson G FA Thu 4/27/17 3:39 PM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson will be between the pipes for Thursday's Game 1 matchup with New York, Chris Stevenson of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson was stellar for the Sens' first-round series against the Bruins, as he posted a 1.94 GAA and .921 save percentage. If the Rangers are going to get one behind the 35-year-old, they will need to get traffic to the front of the net in addition to increasing their shots per game -- just 30.2 versus Montreal.
Craig Anderson G FA Sun 4/23/17 8:03 PM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson yielded two goals on 30 shots in a 3-2 overtime victory against the Bruins in Game 6 of the first round Sunday. The Senators won the series 4-2.
EDGE Analysis
The 35-year-old has quietly put together a pretty strong start to this postseason. In six games versus Boston, he posted a 9.21 save percentage and a 1.95 GAA. It was only two games, but Anderson was spectacular versus the Rangers, who is his second-round opponent, this season, going 2-0-0 with a .981 save percentage, 0.50 GAA and one shutout. If that's an indication of anything to come, expect more good things from Anderson versus the Rangers.
Craig Anderson G FA Sun 4/23/17 2:54 PM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson will guard the crease for Sunday's Game 6 against the Bruins, Joe Haggerty of CSN New England reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson stopped 36 of the 39 shots sent his way in Game 5, but was tagged with an overtime loss in the contest. He will look for a better result in the sixth contest of the series as the Senators attempt to close out the series against the Bruins.
Craig Anderson G FA Sat 4/22/17 9:21 AM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson denied 36 of 39 shots from the Bruins in Friday's 3-2 double-overtime loss at home for Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson was in cruise control with a 2-0 lead by mid-way through the second period, but the B's ended up scoring three unanswered goals, with the last two coming from rookie forward Sean Kuraly. While not yet confirmed, Anderson should be in net to try and close out the series against the pesky B's in Sunday's road clash. The series currently stands at 3-2 in favor of the Senators.
Craig Anderson G FA Fri 4/21/17 3:58 PM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson will start Friday's Game 5 clash with the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson has been solid during the playoffs, as he has posted a .917 save percentage, but has really benefitted from the help of his defenseman who have limited the Bruins ability to get pucks to the net. Of the 16 postseason starters, the 35-year-old has faced the fewest shots (96). If Boston is unable to increase the amount of rubber it is sending Anderson's direction, the series could be wrapped up Friday.
Craig Anderson G FA Thu 4/20/17 8:56 AM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson stopped all 22 shots he faced during Wednesday's Game 4 win over Boston.
EDGE Analysis
The Sens have won three straight games to take a 3-1 lead in the series, and this was Anderson's best outing. Game 5 is in Ottawa, and Anderson posted a 13-5-2 record with a .925 save percentage and 2.18 GAA at home during the regular season.
Craig Anderson G FA Wed 4/19/17 12:40 PM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson will be in goal for Wednesday's matchup against the Bruins, Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
While Anderson has posted a 2-1 record in this opening-round series versus Boston, he has logged a subpar .892 save percentage -- third worst among postseason starters. What makes the netminder's numbers even more disappointing is the fact that he has faced the fewest shots (74) as well. If the Bruins can increase the amount of rubber Anderson faces in Game 4, they may be able to even up the series at two games a piece.
Craig Anderson G FA Tue 4/18/17 9:58 AM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson saved 17 of 20 shots during Monday's Game 3 win over Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Outside of a brief second-period flurry, Ottawa was in control of Game 3, and Anderson made the necessary saves to take a 2-1 series lead. The numbers aren't impressive, and it would be surprising if Boston didn't generate more offensive chances in Game 4. So, with this series featuring consecutive high-scoring games, Anderson might not be the safest fantasy option on the road in Game 4 on Wednesday.
Craig Anderson G FA Mon 4/17/17 12:54 PM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson will tend twine in Monday's tilt in Boston.
EDGE Analysis
One of the best goalies in the league over the regular season has gotten off to a bit of a rocky start in the playoffs, allowing five goals on 54 shots through two games. That said, the Senators split the first two contests, and the Bruins are a middle of the road scoring team, averaging 2.83 goals per game this year.
Craig Anderson G FA Sat 4/15/17 8:30 PM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson made 26 saves in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Bruins on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
He rebounded from a awkward misplay of the puck while shorthanded which resulted in a goal. Anderson will be the reason the Sens move through this series, so he needs to continue to be strong between the pipes.