Andersen (groin) remains on injured reserve ahead of Saturday's home game against the Canucks, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen has effectively been ruled out for the upcoming contest. Michael Hutchinson is the confirmed starter against the Canucks, with Kasimir Kaskisuo designated as the emergency backup. Still, Andersen practiced in full Friday, so it seems like he is closing in on a return.

Andersen (groin) indicated Friday that he hasn't ruled out the possibility of playing in Saturday's game against the Canucks, Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen participated in a full practice session Friday, which certainly puts him on a path toward a potential return Saturday. He will rest up overnight and see how he feels on game day before a final decision is made, but Michael Hutchinson has already been confirmed as the starter for the contest. If he remains on IR through Saturday, a return Monday against the Predators seems nearly a guarantee barring a setback.

Andersen (groin) was on the ice in a non-game situation Thursday, per Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock, Kristen Shilton of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Buds went with journeyman Michael Hutchinson in Thursday's 4-3 home loss to the Wild. It wasn't the desired outcome, of course, but Hutchinson played well with both Andersen and Garret Sparks (concussion) out of commission. Babcock added that Andersen -- Toronto's No. 1 netminder -- is "move along" in his recovery, but he did not offer a concrete timetable for his return.

The Maple Leafs placed Anderson (groin) on injured reserve Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

No. 2 goalie Garret Sparks (concussion) will also be unavailable for the Thursday's game against the Wild, prompting Toronto to recall Michael Hutchinson and Kasimir Kaskisuo from the minors to provide more reinforcement in the net. Andersen has already missed the Maple Leafs' last three games with the injury and continues to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

Andersen (groin) remains day-to-day but won't be available Thursday versus Minnesota, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Danish backstop remains out with a groin injury. Andersen last played Dec. 22 and has missed three games as a result of the injury. The team has yet to share a timeline for Andersen's return, continuing to call him day-to-day, but in the meantime, Garrett Sparks will see the majority of starts for Toronto.

Andersen (groin) will continue to work with the team's goalie coach ahead of Wednesday's practice session, Kristen Shilton of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson got in some work prior to Monday's practice, but didn't stay on the ice with the rest of the team. The netminder still has a few days to recover before Thursday's matchup with Minnesota, so there is still a chance he could be between the pipes. If Andersen isn't able to give it a goal, Garret Sparks figures to get the start.

Andersen is considered day-to-day with a groin injury, Jim Cerny of Sporting News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen didn't play in Saturday's win over Columbus, and he'll sit out again Sunday versus the Islanders. Considering how tricky groin injuries can be, the Maple Leafs won't push Andersen to return to soon. In the meantime, Garret Sparks will work as the interim starter while the Maple Leafs recalled Kasimir Kaskisuo from AHL Toronto on an emergency basis.

Andersen will start in goal Saturday, fielding shots from the visiting Rangers, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen will be gunning for his 20th win to give him at least that many victories in each of his first six NHL seasons. The fun doesn't stop there, as the Dane has also bestowed a tidy .924 save percentage on his fantasy owners through 29 starts. Freddie will now try to fend off a Rangers team that is currently sitting in fifth place within the Metropolitan Division.

Andersen will be between the pipes for Thursday's homestand versus Florida, Kristen Shilton of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen has dropped three of his last five outings, in which he posted a disappointing 3.54 GAA and .879 save percentage. Considering he sat out just one of the Leafs' previous 10 outings, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see the Dane being excused from practice Wednesday.

Andersen will start in Tuesday's road game versus the Devils, Paul Hendrick of the Maple Leafs' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andersen's in the middle of a bumpy stretch, as he has posted a .866 save percentage and 3.94 GAA over the last four games while winning just one time. The 29-year-old should expect plenty of action in this outing since the Devils rank fifth in the league with 33.5 shots on goal per game.