Anderson (lower body) was on ice for an optional skate Friday and hopes to return next week, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

This almost certainly rules Anderson out for Saturday's matchup against Toronto, as well as Sunday's versus the Stars. Backup Andrew Hammond allowed four goals in Thursday's loss to Tampa Bay, and with Ottawa fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, the 34-year-old starting netminder would be welcomed back as soon as he's ready.