Craig Anderson G FA Mon 4/3/17 11:35 AM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson will be in the crease for Monday's face off in Detroit, TSN 1200 reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson has been one of the best goalies in the league this season, but he has been struggling lately with an .899 save percentage and 3.17 GAA in his last five games. The Wings average 2.41 goals per game, so Anderson will have a great bounce-back opportunity.
Craig Anderson G FA Sat 4/1/17 3:32 PM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson has posted a 1-3-2 record with a 3.10 GAA and .900 save percentage over his past six outings.
EDGE Analysis
Head coach Guy Boucher turns to Mike Condon to try and give the team a spark Saturday against the Jets, allowing Anderson time to recharge and get ready for the stretch run and the postseason. If Anderson doesn't show some signs of improvement in his remaining regular season outings it will be interesting to see how Boucher handles his goalie situation in the first round of the playoffs.
Craig Anderson G FA Fri 3/31/17 3:21 AM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson allowed five goals on 26 shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson was handed a 1-0 lead late in the first period, but allowed the equalizer just 47 seconds later along with four more goals after that. This was the most goals he's allowed in a game since giving up seven to Pittsburgh on Dec. 5, and the loss drops the veteran's record over his past six appearances to 1-3-2. Mike Condon has held his four March opponents to seven goals combined, so Anderson will need to step things up if he wants to avoid a late-season goalie controversy.
Craig Anderson G FA Thu 3/30/17 1:22 PM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson was named the starting road goalie for Thursday's match with the Wild, TSN 1200 reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ottawa's all-time leader in wins with 148, Anderson has allowed more than three goals in a game just once over 16 appearances in 2017. His laser focus between the pipes makes him one of the most dependable netminders in fantasy. He'll be out there against a Minnesota club tripping into the playoffs with a 1-7-2 record over the last 10 contests.
Craig Anderson G FA Tue 3/28/17 11:14 PM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Flyers on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson and Steve Mason both delivered strong performances in this one, but the 35-year-old was ultimately handed the loss, sending him to a 1-2-2 record over his last five starts. Despite this minor skid, the long-time Senator has posted terrific stats this year despite missing significant time to deal with his wife's illness. This season's story can't help but leave you impressed with Anderson's dedication and concentration alike.
Craig Anderson G FA Mon 3/27/17 12:57 PM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson will get the starting nod for Tuesday's clash with the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson has struggled of late as he has posted a 1-2-1 record with a 2.97 GAA in his last four starts. The Sens are just three points behind the Canadiens for the Atlantic Division title, which should help motivate the netminder to step up his game. Philadelphia are averaging three goals per contest over their last five outings and will look to test the 35-year-old early.
Craig Anderson G FA Sun 3/26/17 1:41 AM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson made 21 saves in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Montreal.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson has hit a bit of a rough patch in his last four outings -- he's allowed three or more goals in three of those four games. Still, Anderson has been an elite option when he's been in the blue paint this season and that's not likely to change. The Habs just seem to have the Sens number this year.
Craig Anderson G FA Sat 3/25/17 11:28 AM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson will tend twine on the road against the Canadiens on Saturday, Dean Brown of TSN 1200 reports.
EDGE Analysis
This will be Anderson's third time facing the rival Habs in a one-week span. He's struggled against them, totaling 62 saves on 69 shots on the way to a pair of losses -- including dropping an overtime decision in Sunday's road tilt -- but backup tender Mike Condon took care of the Penguins last time out and Ottawa wants to make sure there's no mathematical chance of missing the postseason, so the top dog named Anderson shall be rolled out in this next contest.
Craig Anderson G FA Tue 3/21/17 10:12 PM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson turned away 34 of 36 shots en route to a 3-2 victory over the Bruins on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The Bruins' offense has to strike fear into opposing netminders these days, as they came into this game averaging 3.80 goals per game since the All-Star break, but Anderson seemed wholly unintimidated, working around a couple power-play goals and getting timely offense from his teammates. He'd been scuffling a bit coming into this game, posting 1-1-1 record with an .894 save percentage in his past three, so this was a nice turnaround for Anderson, who needs to be at his best with the Sens driving toward a playoff spot.
Craig Anderson G FA Tue 3/21/17 11:48 AM
Craig Anderson
G FA
Anderson will start in goal against the Bruins on Tuesday night in Boston, TSN 1200 reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ottawa still has work to do in order to nail down a playoff spot, so naturally its top dog will be unleashed. Anderson took losses -- including one in overtime -- in the back-to-back against the Canadiens this past weekend, but he had been undefeated over six contests heading into that rivalry series. He'll now face a Bruins team that ranks as low as 20th in home scoring at 2.52 goals per game, though it does feature star pivot Brad Marchand, who has 37 goals in his quest for the Rocket Richard Trophy.