Craig Anderson blocked 18 of 19 shots Thursday as the Senators defeated Washington by a score of 3-1. Anderson has now given up more than two goals on one occasion in his six appearance since returning from injury earlier this month. If not for the time he missed he would likely be the favorite for the Vezina Trophy this season.

Craig Anderson defended 32 of the 34 shots he faced in a 3-2 win versus Carolina Tuesday night. He appears to be regaining his touch after coming back from an ankle injury, with two wins his last two outings. Anderson lost his first two contests after he returned to the lineup, but now he's stopped 65 of 67 to get his struggling teammates back on track.

Craig Anderson will get the nod for the Ottawa Senators on Monday. It will be Anderson's fourth start since returning from an ankle injury. He has a 1.69 GAA and .932 save percentage since his return, including a 33-save shutout on Friday.

Craig Anderson turned aside all 33 shots he faced in a 2-0 blanking of New Jersey Friday night. With the win tonight, Anderson is now 6-2-1 against the Devils and registered his first win since coming back from an ankle injury that saw him miss 19 games. Prior to suffering the injury, Anderson was in the running for the Vezina Trophy with a 1.49 GAA and .952 save percentage in 15 games. Ottawa, in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, lead ninth-place Winnipeg by four points now.

Craig Anderson was not present on the bench because of the coaching staff's concerns about his previous ankle injury. Anderson was backing up Robin Lehner, who got the call against the Flyers. "It's a strategic thing, I guess. I'm not sure. However the coach explains it, that's good enough," Anderson said of not being on the bench with his teammates. Anderson said he was told he'll start Friday night's game in between the pipes.

Craig Anderson made 21 saves on 24 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night. He has lost both games since returning to the lineup from an ankle injury and has posted a sub-.900 save percentage in both efforts as well. The Senators have lost five straight games and teams are starting to gain ground on them in the playoff race.

Craig Anderson will get the start Tuesday night in Tampa Bay. Anderson returned in Ottawa's last game after a 19-game absence due to an ankle injury. He has a 1.53 goals-against average and .950 save percentage on the year.

Craig Anderson stopped 15 of 17 shots in a 2-1 loss Sunday. It was Anderson's first start since he suffered an ankle injury. Prior to suffering the injury, Anderson was in the running for the Vezina Trophy with a 1.49 GAA and .952 save percentage in 15 games.

Craig Anderson will be between the pipes Sunday on the road against the Florida Panthers. The Senators number one goaltender missed 19 games with a right ankle injury but is healthy enough to get the start on Sunday. If someone dropped him your league because of his injury, he should be picked up immediately from the free agent pool. He's a must start today against the lowly Panthers.

Craig Anderson (ankle) said he's "anxious" to finally get back in net after missing 18 games. "It has been a long time now and I've watched a lot of hockey. It's about time for me to get that feeling back, where I can help the team and feel like I'm accomplishing something," Anderson said Thursday. Anderson is expected to be activated in time for Friday night's game against Buffalo and could start against the Sabres. The Senators traded goalie Ben Bishop on Wednesday, leaving Anderson and Robin Lehner as Ottawa's goalies for the remainder of the season.