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Ottawa Senators: 3 Takeaways From Game Two Win Against Boston

By Conor Peniston-Bird

Apr 15, 2017; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Derick Brassard (19) scores against Boston Bruins goalie Tuuka Rask (40) in the third period of game two of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2017; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Derick Brassard (19) scores against Boston Bruins goalie Tuuka Rask (40) in the third period of game two of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. Anderson isn’t invincible

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Apr 12, 2017; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins right wing David Backes (42) shoots the puck against Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) in the third period as part of game one of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre. The Bruins won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports /

Craig Anderson is worth every ounce of credit he has received this season, bar Karlsson he is integral to this team. This doesn’t excuse the goaltender from analysis and criticism. Yes, Anderson has won the Sens games single handedly, but last night he almost lost one. Why he comes for the puck is a mystery, many stating Brassard screamed for it but that was unlikely. Of course, Brassard can do more to get back and Karlsson’s pep talk more than warranted.

Anderson’s departure of his crease was expected given the powerplay, but must be more careful against the league’s best penalty kill.

Not only the blunder, there were a few shots I think he would like to have back. Rask won the Boston Bruins game one and Anderson will need a few nights like that, last night wasn’t one of those.

Finishing with a .896 save percentage saving 26 of the 29 shots he faced, the Sens can and should expect more from their talented pipemaster.

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