Josh Anderson LW MTL Sat 12/9/17 11:01 PM
Josh Anderson
LW MTL
Anderson scored the only goal and recorded seven shots in a 1-0 victory against the Coyotes on Saturday. Incredibly, Anderson scored 30 seconds into the contest, which didn't see another puck hit twine for the last 59:30.
EDGE Analysis
But even with only one score in the game, it's not surprising to see Anderson score these days. He now has a three-game goal streak and 11 scores, four of which have been game-winners, in 28 games this season. Anderson's transformation this season has been quite incredible. He is playing more than five additional minutes per game, and he's on pace to tally more than 32 goals. Anderson is averaging 3.25 shots per game. In just one season, the 23-year-old has gone from a penalty minutes specialist (he averaged 1.14 PIM in 2016-17) with the potential to score 15 goals to an elite shooter and scorer.
Josh Anderson LW MTL Fri 12/1/17 10:00 PM
Josh Anderson
LW MTL
Anderson recorded a goal, two assists, three shots and a plus-2 rating through 18:00 of ice time (4:51 with the man advantage) during Friday's 4-2 win over Anaheim.
EDGE Analysis
The offensive outburst improves Anderson to a five-game point streak consisting of three goals and four assists. He's also registered 20 shots during the span and checks out as a strong cross-category contributor moving forward after recording 89 PIM and 147 hits last year. At this stage of the game, he's worth a look in most fantasy settings.
Josh Anderson LW MTL Thu 11/23/17 1:31 AM
Josh Anderson
LW MTL
Anderson's marker in the extra session was the only one in a 1-0 win over Calgary on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson is now up to eight goals in 20 games, a pace of around 33 goals for the season. That would thrill both his owners and the Jackets, as he's developing nicely into a solid scoring threat when he's on the ice.
Josh Anderson LW MTL Wed 11/15/17 11:38 AM
Josh Anderson
LW MTL
Anderson lit the lamp in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
While his ice time has ranged from 12:58 to 20:33 this season, Anderson continues to produce offense at a decent enough clip (0.58 points per game) to keep defenders honest. His current shooting percentage of 15.6 could be difficult to maintain, but if he keeps par it should equate to at least 30 goals by season's end.
Josh Anderson LW MTL Fri 11/3/17 4:39 AM
Josh Anderson
LW MTL
Anderson scored a pair of goals and fired seven shots on net in Thursday's win over Florida.
EDGE Analysis
The top-line winger has been producing nicely of late, racking up four goals and five points in his last five games. After netting 17 goals in his first full season in Columbus, the 23-year-old appears well on his way to a breakout campaign this time around. Anderson's willingness to put the puck on net and go to the dirty areas is what warrants him a look in fantasy right now.
Josh Anderson LW MTL Fri 10/27/17 10:10 PM
Josh Anderson
LW MTL
Anderson scored the game-winning goal in overtime during Friday's 2-1 win against Winnipeg.
EDGE Analysis
The emerging power forward has caught fire of late with three goals, five points, 15 shots and 17 body checks through his past six games. Anderson was a solid scorer in the OHL, and his physicality is a big bonus in leagues including hits and PIM. The 23-year-old winger appears to be kick-starting a breakout campaign, and his cross-category profile has the potential to tilt the fantasy scales in the majority of settings.
Josh Anderson LW MTL Sun 10/15/17 1:32 PM
Josh Anderson
LW MTL
Anderson scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
His contract holdout during training camp cost him the first two games of the season as he worked on his conditioning, but Anderson played over 17 minutes in this one and scored from the slot late in the third period on a nifty re-direct of a point shot by David Savard to send the game into extra time. The young power forward doesn't see meaningful action with the man advantage due to the Jackets' depth on the wings, but Anderson should still have a chance to match or exceed last season's 17 goals and 29 points now that he's back in the fold.
Josh Anderson LW MTL Wed 10/11/17 9:58 AM
Josh Anderson
LW MTL
Anderson saw 13-plus minutes of ice time in Tuesday's overtime win over the Hurricanes, recording two hits and a shot on goal.
EDGE Analysis
The young power forward began the night on the third line with Brandon Dubinsky and Matt Calvert but didn't see any action on the power play or penalty kill. Anderson may need a couple of games to get up to speed after missing the entire preseason due to a holdout, but he showed last season that he can make a contribution on the scoresheet even without seeing premium minutes.
Josh Anderson LW MTL Sun 10/8/17 3:04 PM
Josh Anderson
LW MTL
Anderson was recalled from his conditioning stint with the AHL's Monsters on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The 2012 fourth-round draft choice didn't pen his contract extension with the Blue Jackets until Oct. 2, causing him to miss the entire preseason. However, Anderson only needed a couple of days in the minor league to get back into playing shape. Considered a star in the making, the Ontario native will look to build off his 2016-17 campaign with Columbus, featuring 17 goals, 12 assists and 89 PIM over 78 regular-season contests.
Josh Anderson LW MTL Thu 10/5/17 6:16 PM
Josh Anderson
LW MTL
Columbus loaned Anderson (coach's decision) to AHL Cleveland for the purposes of conditioning Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson missed the entirety of training camp while holding out for a contract extension, so he'll need to play himself into game shape in the minors before making his season debut with the Blue Jackets. The 23-year-old winger notched 17 goals and 12 assists in 78 games with Columbus last season, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him hit the 40-point mark in what will technically be his sophomore campaign in 2017-18.