Frederik Andersen G CAR Mon 3/27/17 12:51 PM
Frederik Andersen
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Andersen (upper body) is considered day-to-day after suffering a minor injury Saturday, but he will not dress for Tuesday's game against the Panthers, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
While Andersen's ailment will hold him out Tuesday, it sounds as though the issue is minor and he could be back in the goal crease soon. His next chance arrives Thursday against the Predators. In the meantime, Curtis McElhinney will man the net Tuesday, with Garret Sparks being recalled from AHL Toronto to serve as the backup.
Frederik Andersen G CAR Mon 3/27/17 11:13 AM
Frederik Andersen
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After skating on his own with goalie coach Steve Brier, Andersen (upper body) stayed on the ice and participated in practice, David Alter of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Andersen exited Saturday's game early due to the upper-body issue, so his presence at Monday's morning skate comes as a positive sign of his status moving forward. The team will likely provide further information on the netminder in the near future, potentially placing a timeline on his return. Garret Sparks was recalled from the team's AHL affiliate Monday, but was just watching during the practice session as Andersen manned his net.
Frederik Andersen G CAR Mon 3/27/17 10:53 AM
Frederik Andersen
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Andersen (upper body) skated on his own and worked with goalie coach Steve Briere on Monday, Paul Hendrick of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson exited Saturday's contest with an upper-body injury, but his skating likely rules out a concussion as the issue. Given that the club recalled Garret Sparks on Monday, it seems likely the top netminder will miss Tuesday. Assuming that's the case, his next chance to take the crease would arrive Thursday against the Predators.
Frederik Andersen G CAR Sat 3/25/17 10:59 PM
Frederik Andersen
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Andersen left Saturday's game against the Sabres in the first period after suffering an upper-body injury.
EDGE Analysis
Andersen allowed two goals on 16 shots before giving way to Curtis McElhinney, who finished up the disastrous 5-2 defeat in Buffalo. It's uncertain how long Andersen will be sidelined, but it's bad news for a team which just appeared to be hitting its stride while coming close to securing a playoff spot.
Frederik Andersen G CAR Sat 3/25/17 11:53 AM
Frederik Andersen
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Andersen will guard the cage in Saturday's road game against the Sabres, Paul Hendrick of Leafs TV reports.
EDGE Analysis
Andersen has been sharp in the month of March, compiling a 6-1-2 record while maintaining a 1.99 GAA and .940 save percentage over nine appearances. The 27-year-old netminder will look to stay hot in a favorable road matchup with a Sabres team that's averaging 2.54 goals per game at home this season, 24th in the NHL.
Frederik Andersen G CAR Thu 3/23/17 2:05 AM
Frederik Andersen
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Andersen stopped 32 of 34 shots in a 5-2 win over Columbus on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
What a performance by the former Duck, who has now rattled off six wins in his last seven starts. Andersen has racked up 32 saves or more six times during that span, bringing his save percentage up to .919 for the season to go with an impressive 30 wins -- five shy of his career high set in 2014-15 as a sophomore.
Frederik Andersen G CAR Wed 3/22/17 12:32 PM
Frederik Andersen
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Andersen will guard the cage Wednesday for a road start versus the Blue Jackets, Paul Hendrick of Leafs TV reports.
EDGE Analysis
Columbus is ranked fourth in home scoring at 3.25 goals per contest, so Andersen should have his work cut out for him. He needs just one more victory to secure at least 30 wins for the second time in his career; Freddie had 35 with Anaheim in 2014-15.
Frederik Andersen G CAR Mon 3/20/17 11:46 PM
Frederik Andersen
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Andersen made 34 saves in Monday's 4-2 win over the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Andersen remains perfect for his career against the Bruins. And he has allowed just two or fewer goals in eight of his last nine starts. Andersen is as steady a start as it goes right now.
Frederik Andersen G CAR Mon 3/20/17 11:11 AM
Frederik Andersen
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Andersen will start in goal Monday against the Bruins, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Andersen has played well between the pipes recently, allowing two or fewer goals in seven of his last eight outings. He will look to continue that stretch Monday, but squares off against a Bruins club that should keep him on his toes given their 33.8 shots per game.
Frederik Andersen G CAR Sat 3/18/17 11:24 PM
Frederik Andersen
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Andersen made 37 saves in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
Andersen is the key to the Leafs' success this season and particularly of late. He has allowed more than two goals just once in his last eight appearances. Andersen is now 28-15-14 on the season.