Getty Images The thought was that the Ottawa Senators’ playoff hopes hinged on Craig Anderson after both Erik Karlsson and Jason Spezza needed surgeries during the 2013 season. Now even Anderson might be out of action.
The 31-year-old goalie left the ice on Thursday after New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider collided with him in net.
Update: the team describes his injury as a sprained ankle, leaving him day-to-day.
If he ends up missing several days, it continues a stunning parade of injuries for Ottawa. The only bright side in that scenario is that the Senators have two other goalies with nice potential: big netminder Ben Bishop and prized prospect Robin Lehner.
Even so, if this is a long-term issue and the Senators still remain competitive, head coach Paul MacLean will generate some serious Jack Adams credibility.
Here’s video of the collision:
-
Contrary to Tortorella, Hagelin says he ‘definitely’ doesn’t stink on power play
May 20, 2013, 5:06 PM EDT
Getty Images
Lots of stink talk coming from New York.
-
He hopes to be ready for the start of the 2013-14 regular season.
-
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before.
-
Getty Images
But can the Rangers control the Bruins’ big forwards?
-
Just to quash that rumor entirely.
-
Getty Images
“Don’t stick your hands where you shouldn’t.”
-
The commissioner visited the New York Stock Exchange last week.
-
Wanna watch 18-year-olds work out? Wait, that came out wrong.
-
Getty Images
Click for the odds on all the finalists.
-
He was the club’s second-round pick from 2011.
-
AP
Thumbs up for Doug Wilson.
-
He’s off to Torpedo Nizhni Novgorod.
-
Getty Images
He was a healthy scratch for Games 1 and 2.
-
As Seidenberg and Redden get healthier, tough decisions looming for Julien
May 20, 2013, 12:27 PM EDT
Getty Images
Young d-men Torey Krug, Dougie Hamilton and Matt Bartkowski have impressed.
-
Donovan McNabb’s nephew says it’d be ‘special’ playing for Flyers
May 20, 2013, 12:12 PM EDT
That’s Darnell Nurse, a highly-touted prospect for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
-
Spezza says Adams hit was one of the biggest he’s ever received
May 20, 2013, 11:56 AM EDT
But don’t worry, Sens fans — he’s fine.
-
San Jose’s Logan Couture played the hero on Saturday night.
-
Which is exactly what the goalie was following Game 3.
-
Getty Images
All three captains are still competing in the playoffs.
-
And Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen was apparently on board.
-
Play
Video: Bruins rookies have been the x-factor
-
Play
Video: Finalists for Mark Messier Leadership Award
-
Play
Video: Bruins turn weakness into strength
-
Play
Video: Highlights: Senators win double overtime thriller
-
Play
Video: Craig Adams lays out Spezza in OT
-
Play
Video: Vokoun makes a big time save on Neil
