Goalie Start
Bishop to dress and back up Anderson.
In 10 career appearances against the Habs, Anderson has a 4-4-1 record with a 3.02 GAA and .899 SV%.
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MacArthur moves down to the Grabovski line. Through 67 games, he scored 19 goals and 39 points.
Early indications are Craig Anderson could make his return from the hand injury Friday night vs. Habs. #nhl #sens
Anderson owners should be prepared to activate the starting goalie for tomorrow's game.
If Craig Anderson is going to play Friday, he'd better be able to start handling the puck. Didn't in practice Monday. @Steve_Lloyd
Sounds like Friday may be too ambitious of a return date. Anderson last played on February 22nd after cutting his hand.
Callahan, Del Zotto, Erixon in the lineup
Del Zotto gets back into the lineup tonight after not skating this morning. Through 65 games, he has seven goals and 35 points.
So based on that information, it's more likely that Anderson's first game back will be Friday @ MTL.
Sounds like Anderson misses another six days of action. Expect Ben Bishop to remain between the pipes until then.
Anderson practices again, MacLean won't speculate on possible return by Tuesday. #sens
Anderson continues to progress but won't play tonight and may not be ready for Tuesday. Keep a close eye on his progress over the upcoming games.
#NYR optional: DZ (right hip) not skating.
Del Zotto probably won't play tonight after not skating. Through 65 games, he has seven goals and 35 points.
Line Change
The Blue Jackets are goalless in their past 29 power plays and could move center Derick Brassard back to the point on the power play on Saturday against Vancouver.
Look for Brassard to move to the point on the top PP unit. Twelve of his 32 points have come with the man advantage.
@HLundqvist30, and @MichaelDelZotto all out there taking part
Del Zotto practicing is a good sign but he might not play this weekend. Through 65 games, he has seven goals and 35 points.
Anderson dit que ce ne serait pas juste pour ses coequipiers de revenir au jeu après seulement 1 entrainement...
Despite his progress, Andy won't be available for the rest of the week. As we previously reported, expect him to play next week.
Craig Anderson is looking like a man who could play this weekend. Shots in practice aren't selective. #Sens
Sounds like Anderson will play this week. Check the starting goalies page for a better update.
Line Change
David Perron will be alongside David Backes and T. J. Oshie.
Perron moves back up to the top line as Ken Hitchcock shifts the lines around. He has 14 goals and 35 points in 46 games.
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MacArthur moves up to the top line. The sniper has 19 goals and 39 points in 63 games.
Rangers say same lineup so no Callahan or Del Zotto.
Del Zotto needs to rest his sore hip in order to get back to 100 percent. Through 65 games, he has seven goals and 35 points.
#senators GM Bryan Murray said he thinks G Craig Anderson will take some shots by end of the week.
At this rate, it looks like Anderson will get back into the crease next week. In the meantime, Ben Bishop remains the Sens' starting goalie.
Same lineup for the Rangers tonight, which means no Ryan Callahan or Michael Del Zotto.
Del Zotto needs to rest his sore hip in order to get back to 100 percent. Through 65 games, he has seven goals and 35 points.
Anderson won't play in 3 games this week.
Anderson continues to progress but won't play this week. Expect Ben Bishop to stay in the crease for now.
Craig Anderson on the ice in full equipment with stick. Taking shots from assistants. #Sens http://yfrog.com/oe61776504j
Great news on Anderson, who was unable to grip a stick earlier last week. He should be able to return before the end of the regular season at this pace.
No Callahan or Del Zotto at NYR practice
Del Zotto needs to rest his sore hip in order to get back to 100 percent. Through 65 games, he has seven goals and 35 points.