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MacLean goes back to Anderson for the Oilers
Despite the good work of Alex Auld in helping the Senators get past the Predators, coach Paul MacLean will go right back to Craig Anderson for today’s game against the Edmonton Oilers.
Anderson had started 18 straight games before watching Thursday’s, but MacLean said his intention wasn’t to give his No. 1 goalie a rest.
“I just felt it was time to play Alex and then we’ll go right back to Craig,” he said.
For his part, Auld said he was happy to have had the start.
“It was a big win for the team and for me personally,” he said.
“It was good to get back in and get a win. I think we’ll have some positive feelings going forward.”
I think now Anderson has to step his game up he needs to be a game breaker, Auld just showed he can make the saves he should to give his team a chance to win. Anderson has to out duel the other goalie at the other end tonight or Auld will be back in net.
It’s a good move putting Anderson back in. However, I think Auld needs to play one of the upcoming back to back games against Florida and Tampa.
I think now Anderson has to step his game up he needs to be a game breaker, Auld just showed he can make the saves he should to give his team a chance to win. Anderson has to out duel the other goalie at the other end tonight or Auld will be back in net.