Apr 22, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) is introduced prior to the start of game four in the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
Anderson’s value to the team has never been higher. He’s been fantastic in Ottawa since 2011, but the Senators always had the “goalie of the future” in Robin Lehner behind him. Now he needs to produce, or else Ottawa’s options will be running thin. I wouldn’t like having to trust Andrew Hammond or Matt O’Connor as starters just yet, so Anderson has to be great once again.
His performance could make or break the team, and he needs to be more durable over the course of the season. It seems that when he has shorter workloads he does better, but in longer seasons he struggles. Anderson has a .920 save percentage as a Senator, which is incredible. He’s the best goalie they have ever had, and he’s one of the most important players.
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