Craig Anderson

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Age 42 May 21, 1981
Park Ridge USA
Goaltender shoots left
6'2" 188 cm
186 lbs 84 kg
ELC Signing Age 26
Waivers Signing Age
UFA Year 2008
Agent Justin Duberman
Draft Year 1994
Drafted Overall 208
Draft Round 8
Draft Team New York Rangers logo

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Transaction History
Apr 13, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports Anderson confirmed his retirement following Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators, during which he stopped 30 of 33 shots.
Apr 13, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) will get the home start versus Ottawa on Thursday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Apr 6, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) won't dress for Thursday's game versus the Detroit Red Wings, Joe Yerdon of Noted Hockey reports.
Apr 4, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) is still considered day-to-day and won't be in the lineup versus Florida on Tuesday, WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Mar 31, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) will miss Friday's contest against the New York Rangers, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Mar 28, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Mar 21, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson left Tuesday's 7-3 loss to Nashville in the second period after surrendering six goals on 20 shots.
Mar 21, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the home goal versus the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Mar 18, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 17 saves in Friday's 5-2 loss to Philadelphia.
Mar 17, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson is set to start on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Mar 13, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson allowed three goals on 28 shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Mar 13, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson was the first goalie to leave the ice Monday, Mark Masters of TSN reports, indicating he'll tend the twine on the road versus Toronto.
Mar 6, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 34 of 37 shots in a 3-2 loss to Edmonton on Monday.
Mar 6, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will get the starting nod at home against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Mar 1, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 31 of 35 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Feb 28, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson was the first goalie to leave the ice Tuesday, Joe Yerdon of the Bleacher Report reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home versus Columbus.
Feb 25, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 53 saves in Friday's 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers.
Feb 24, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson is expected to start on the road against the Florida Panthers on Friday, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
Feb 21, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson surrendered one goal on 18 shots in a 6-3 loss to Toronto on Tuesday.
Feb 13, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson allowed five goals on 28 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
Feb 13, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will be stationed between the pipes in Los Angeles on Monday, Zach Dooley of the Los Angeles Kings' official site reports.
Jan 23, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 29 of 31 shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Dallas Stars.
Jan 23, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson is expected to defend the cage on the road versus the Dallas Stars on Monday, Jourdon LaBarber of the Buffalo Sabres' official site reports.
Jan 17, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson turned aside 22 of 26 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to Chicago on Tuesday.
Jan 17, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the road goal Tuesday versus the Chicago Blackhawks, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Jan 9, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson allowed four goals on 38 shots in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Jan 9, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will start Monday's home game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Jan 1, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 30 of 32 shots in a 3-1 loss to Ottawa on Sunday.
Jan 1, 2023 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will start on the road against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, Jourdon LaBarber of the Buffalo Sabres' official site reports.
Dec 26, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday has been postponed due to severe weather.
Dec 22, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday has been postponed, Lance Lyokowski of the Buffalo News reports.
Dec 17, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson saved 29 of 31 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win against the Arizona Coyotes.
Dec 17, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will be between the road pipes against the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday, Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News reports.
Dec 13, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 40 saves in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Dec 13, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson was the first goalie to leave the ice Tuesday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports, indicating he'll be between the home pipes versus the Los Angeles Kings.
Dec 9, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 29 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Dec 9, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Per Penguins radio voice Josh Getzoff, Anderson was the first goaltender off the ice Friday, indicating he will patrol the home crease against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Nov 30, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 40 of 44 shots in Wednesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Nov 30, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the road goal in Wednesday's game versus the Detroit Red Wings, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Nov 25, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 41 saves Friday in a 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
Nov 25, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson was the first goaltender off the ice Friday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports, indicating he will defend the home crease against the New Jersey Devils.
Nov 22, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 29 of 31 shots in a 7-2 blowout victory against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
Nov 22, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson is on track to start between the pipes in Tuesday's road game versus the Montreal Canadiens, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Nov 16, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 14 of 15 shots after replacing Eric Comrie (undisclosed) in the second period of Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators.
Nov 16, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 27 saves during Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Nov 15, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the home net Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Nov 12, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 27 saves in a 3-1 loss to Boston on Saturday.
Nov 12, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will get the home crease against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Nov 4, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson allowed four goals on 32 shots in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Nov 4, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will be between the visiting pipes against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Oct 29, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 23 saves Saturday in a 4-3 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Oct 29, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will defend the home cage against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Oct 22, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson allowed a goal on 30 shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Oct 22, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson was the first goaltender off the ice Saturday, reports Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News, indicating he will be in the road crease against the Vancouver Canucks.
Oct 14, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Brady Tkachuk | Tkachuk snapped a one-timer past Craig Anderson to score the lone goal for the Ottawa Senators in a 4-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
Oct 13, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 35 saves in a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.
Oct 13, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the home crease against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Oct 4, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will get the starting nod at home versus Carolina on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Sep 26, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson is expected to tend the twine against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Jun 30, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (undisclosed) penned a one-year, $1.5 million contract with Buffalo on Thursday.
Apr 29, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (undisclosed) will not dress for Friday's game against visiting Chicago, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Apr 27, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (undisclosed) hasn't been ruled out of the final two games of the season, but he isn't expected to be available Thursday against the Boston Bruins, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Apr 23, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day and won't dress for Saturday's game against the New York Islanders, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Apr 21, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 29 saves in Thursday's 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Apr 21, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will start Thursday in New Jersey, Jourdon LaBarber of the Buffalo Sabres' official site reports.
Apr 16, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 18 saves in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Apr 16, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the home goal Saturday versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Apr 14, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 22 out of 27 shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to St. Louis.
Apr 14, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the home goal Thursday versus the St. Louis Blues, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Apr 12, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 24 saves in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
Apr 12, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the road goal Tuesday versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.
Apr 10, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson allowed five goals on 28 shots in Sunday's 5-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Apr 10, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will be in goal for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Apr 7, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson gave up four goals on 31 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Apr 7, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the road goal during Thursday's matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Apr 6, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 32 saves in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Apr 5, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will be tending the twine against the Carolina Hurricanes at home Tuesday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Apr 2, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 22 saves in Friday's 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators.
Apr 1, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will get the starting nod at home against the Nashville Predators on Friday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Mar 30, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson allowed two goals on 27 shots through overtime in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Mar 30, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will get the starting nod at home versus the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Mar 28, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 26 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Rangers.
Mar 27, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will get the starting nod on the road against the New York Rangers on Sunday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Mar 23, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 23 of 26 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Mar 22, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the home goal during Wednesday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Mar 20, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 30 of 32 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Mar 20, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will get the starting nod in Vancouver on Sunday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Mar 17, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 30 saves on 36 shots in a 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
Mar 17, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson led the Buffalo Sabres onto the ice, indicating he'll start Thursday's road game versus the Edmonton Oilers, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Mar 13, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 34 saves in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Mar 12, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the home goal during Sunday's Heritage Classic versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Mar 10, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 30 saves in a 3-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday.
Mar 10, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will defend the cage Thursday against visiting Las Vegas, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Mar 8, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 25 shots in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers.
Mar 7, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will get the starting nod at home against the Florida Panthers on Monday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Mar 5, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 29 saves in Friday's 5-4 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Mar 4, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will start between the pipes Friday against visiting Minnesota, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Mar 2, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 29 saves in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Mar 2, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will defend the cage on the road versus the Leafs on Wednesday, Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com reports.
Feb 27, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson turned aside 27 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars.
Feb 27, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the road cage during Sunday's matchup with the Dallas Stars.
Feb 23, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson surrendered three goals on 28 shots in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
Feb 23, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will patrol the crease Wednesday in Montreal, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Feb 20, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson allowed six goals on 38 shots in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Feb 20, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will defend the cage Sunday in Columbus, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Feb 17, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 25 saves in a 3-1 loss to Ottawa on Thursday. He allowed two goals.
Feb 15, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will defend the cage Thursday against the visiting Senators, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports Tuesday.
Feb 13, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 29 shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Feb 9, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will get the starting nod for Sunday's road clash with Montreal, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Feb 1, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson surrendered five goals on 35 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Feb 1, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson was the first goalie to leave the ice at Tuesday's game-day skate, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports, indicating he'll patrol the crease at home versus Vegas.
Jan 29, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 27 of 28 shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Jan 29, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) was activated off injured reserve and the first goalie off at morning skate Saturday, indicating he'll start in Arizona, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Jan 28, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) is expected to travel with the team for its three-game road trip and will be available to at least serve as the backup, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Jan 25, 2022 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) is targeting the NHL All-Star break for his return to action, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Dec 3, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) -- who had been traveling with the team -- was downgraded to month-to-month by the Buffalo Sabres on Friday.
Dec 1, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) is with the Buffalo Sabres' for their two-game road trip but remains limited to individual work, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Nov 22, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Nov 19, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Buffalo's Friday injury report listed Anderson (upper body) as week-to-week.
Nov 18, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) will not suit up Thursday against the Calgary Flames.
Nov 16, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) remains out for Tuesday's game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, per the NHL media site.
Nov 13, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) will not be available for Saturday's tilt with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Nov 12, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) will not be available Friday against the Edmonton Oilers.
Nov 8, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson (upper body) will be unavailable versus Washington on Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Nov 6, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury and won't be available for Saturday's matchup with Detroit, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Nov 2, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson surrendered five goals on 27 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Nov 2, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will get the starting nod for Tuesday's game in San Jose.
Oct 28, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 34 saves in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Oct 28, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson is expected to get the starting nod for Thursday's game in Anaheim, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Oct 25, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson allowed one goal on 36 shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Oct 25, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will be in goal versus the Tampa Bay Lightning at home Monday.
Oct 22, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 22 of 25 shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Oct 22, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will be in net for Friday's game against the Boston Bruins.
Oct 19, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson turned aside 32 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Oct 18, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will get the starting nod for Tuesday's home clash with Vancouver, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.
Oct 14, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 30 of 31 shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Oct 14, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will be between the pipes for Thursday's home opener against the Montreal Canadiens.
Oct 7, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will guard the home goal during Saturday's preseason finale versus Detroit, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Oct 1, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson will be between the pipes for Friday's home preseason matchup with Pittsburgh, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Jul 28, 2021 Buffalo Sabres | Craig Anderson | Anderson signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.
May 19, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Game 4 versus the Boston Bruins on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
May 19, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson (undisclosed) won't be in uniform for Wednesday's game against the Boston Bruins, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
May 17, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson turned aside 44 of 48 shots Monday in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 2.
May 17, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating that he'll patrol the home crease in Monday's Game 2 against the Boston Bruins, Samantha Pell of the Washington Post reports.
May 15, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 21 saves on 22 shots in relief of Vitek Vanecek (lower body) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Boston Bruins in Saturday's Game 1.
May 15, 2021 Washington Capitals | Vitek Vanecek | Vanecek (undisclosed) left in the first period of Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins and was accompanied to the locker room by the trainer, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. He was replaced by Craig Anderson.
May 15, 2021 Washington Capitals | Ilya Samsonov | Samsonov (undisclosed) isn't dressed for Saturday's Game 1 against the Boston Bruins, with Craig Anderson working as the backup to Vitek Vanecek, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
May 8, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson made 28 saves in a 2-1 OT win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
May 8, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson will get the start at home Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
May 3, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson was recalled from the taxi squad and will dress for Monday's contest against the New York Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Apr 16, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson was designated for the Washington Capitals' taxi squad Friday.
Apr 15, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson came off the bench in the second period and stopped all eight shots he faced in a 5-2 loss to Buffalo on Thursday.
Apr 15, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson will be promoted to Washington's active roster and serve as Vitek Vanecek's backup Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Feb 28, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson was designated for the taxi squad Sunday.
Feb 23, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson will be promoted to the active roster and serve as Vitek Vanecek's backup for Tuesday's game versus Pittsburgh, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Feb 22, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson was sent to the taxi squad Monday, per CBS Sports.
Feb 21, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped 23 shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Feb 21, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson will draw the home start for Sunday's matchup with New Jersey.
Feb 20, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson has been promoted to Washington's active roster and will serve as Vitek Vanecek's backup Saturday against the New York Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Feb 19, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson was reassigned to Washington's taxi squad Friday.
Feb 18, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson was promoted to the active roster Thursday, per CBS Sports.
Feb 16, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster Tuesday.
Feb 14, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson was activated from the taxi squad Saturday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Feb 10, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson was assigned to Washington's taxi squad Tuesday, per CBS.
Feb 7, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson stopped six of eight shots Sunday after replacing Vitek Vanecek late in the second period of Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Feb 7, 2021 Washington Capitals | Vitek Vanecek | Vanecek made 10 saves on 14 shots before getting replaced by Craig Anderson late in the second period of Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Feb 7, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson was added to the active roster and is expected to back up in Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, CBS Sports reports.
Feb 6, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson was assigned to Washington's taxi squad Friday, per CBS.
Jan 21, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | The Capitals promoted Anderson from their taxi squad to their active roster Thursday.
Jan 14, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson cleared waivers and will be assigned to the Washington Capitals' taxi squad, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Jan 13, 2021 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson signed a one-year, $700,000 deal with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, Mike Vogel of the Washington Capitals' official site reports.
Dec 27, 2020 Washington Capitals | Craig Anderson | Anderson signed a professional tryout agreement with the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
Dec 21, 2019 Ottawa Senators | Activated G Craig Anderson from injured reserve.
Dec 9, 2019 Ottawa Senators | Placed G Craig Anderson on IR.
Dec 4, 2019 Ottawa Senators | Activated G Craig Anderson from injured reserve.
Nov 28, 2019 Ottawa Senators | Placed G Craig Anderson on IR.
Jan 17, 2019 Ottawa Senators | Activated G Craig Anderson from injured reserve.
Sep 29, 2017 Ottawa Senators | Signed G Craig Anderson to a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension.
Jan 29, 2015 Ottawa Senators | Placed G Craig Anderson on IR.
Aug 25, 2014 Ottawa Senators | Re-signed G Craig Anderson to a three-year, $12.6 million contract.
Apr 5, 2013 Ottawa Senators | Activated G Craig Anderson from injured reserve.
Mar 21, 2011 Ottawa Senators | (Craig Anderson) Signed to a four-year contract extension.
Feb 18, 2011 Colorado Avalanche | (Brian Elliott) Acquired from Ottawa Senators in exchange for Craig Anderson.
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2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Craig Anderson
GP GAA SV% PIM GSAx GSAx/GP
Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres logo 26 3.06 0.908 0
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP GAA SV% PIM GSAx GSAx/GP Playoffs GP GAA SV% PIM
1997-1998 Chicago Jets MNHL 50 2.87 0.000 0
1998-1999 Guelph Storm OHL 21 3.1 0.903 0 Playoffs 3 4.74 0.889 0
1998-1999 Chicago Freeze NAHL 14 2.56 0.914 0
1999-2000 Guelph Storm OHL 38 3.59 0.903 0 Playoffs 3 2.73 0.909 0
2000-2001 Guelph Storm OHL 59 2.63 0.918 0 Playoffs 4 4.25 0.869 0
2001-2002 Norfolk Admirals AHL 28 2.95 0.886 0 Playoffs 1 2.86 0.938 0
2002-2003 Norfolk Admirals AHL 32 1.94 0.923 0 Playoffs 5 2.61 0.920 0
2002-2003 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 6 4 0.856 0
2003-2004 Norfolk Admirals AHL 37 2.11 0.914 0 Playoffs 5 1.83 0.934 0
2003-2004 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 21 2.84 0.905 0
2004-2005 Norfolk Admirals AHL 15 1.83 0.929 0 Playoffs 6 2.36 0.925 0
2005-2006 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 29 3.32 0.886 0
2005-2006 USA WC 5 2.36 0.908 0
2006-2007 Rochester Americans AHL 34 2.56 0.919 0 Playoffs 6 2.87 0.909 0
2006-2007 Florida Panthers NHL 5 2.21 0.931 0
2007-2008 Florida Panthers NHL 17 2.25 0.935 0
2007-2008 USA WC 2 5.63 0.714 0
2008-2009 Florida Panthers NHL 31 2.71 0.924 0
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche NHL 71 2.63 0.917 0 Playoffs 6 2.62 0.933 0
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche NHL 33 3.28 0.897 0
2010-2011 Ottawa Senators NHL 18 2.05 0.939 0
2011-2012 Ottawa Senators NHL 63 2.83 0.914 0 Playoffs 7 2.01 0.933 0
2012-2013 Ottawa Senators NHL 24 1.69 0.941 0 Playoffs 10 3.01 0.918 0
2013-2014 Ottawa Senators NHL 53 3 0.911 0 -8.32 -0.16
2014-2015 Ottawa Senators NHL 35 2.49 0.923 0 2.05 0.06 Playoffs 4 0.97 0.972 0
2015-2016 Ottawa Senators NHL 60 2.78 0.916 0 -2.22 -0.04
2016-2017 Ottawa Senators NHL 40 2.28 0.926 0 14.19 0.35 Playoffs 19 2.34 0.922 0
2017-2018 Ottawa Senators NHL 58 3.32 0.898 0 -23.17 -0.40
2018-2019 Ottawa Senators NHL 50 3.51 0.903 0 -16.79 -0.34
2019-2020 Ottawa Senators NHL 34 3.25 0.902 0 -2.98 -0.09
2020-2021 Washington Capitals NHL 4 2.13 0.915 0 0.64 0.16 Playoffs 2 2.68 0.929 0
2021-2022 Buffalo Sabres NHL 31 3.12 0.897 0
2022-2023 Buffalo Sabres NHL 26 3.06 0.908 0
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Contract History

Signing Team Buffalo Sabres logo
Signing Date June 30, 2022
Signing Status UFA
Agent Justin Duberman
Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,500,000 1.82% of cap space
2022-2023
Cap Hit $1,500,000
UFA
AAV $2,000,000
Performance Bonuses $500,000
Base Salary $1,500,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $1,500,000
Minors Salary $1,500,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Buffalo Sabres logo
Signing Date July 28, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Justin Duberman
Standard Contract | 1 Years $750,000 0.92% of cap space
2021-2022
Cap Hit $750,000
UFA
AAV $750,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $750,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $750,000
Minors Salary $750,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Washington Capitals logo
Signing Date January 13, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Justin Duberman
Standard Contract | 1 Years $700,000 0.86% of cap space
2020-2021
Cap Hit $700,000
UFA
AAV $700,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $700,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $700,000
Minors Salary $700,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Ottawa Senators logo
Signing Date September 29, 2017
Signing Status UFA
Agent Justin Duberman
Standard Contract | 2 Years $9,500,000 5.97% of cap space
2018-2019 2019-2020
Cap Hit $4,750,000 $4,750,000
UFA
AAV $4,750,000 $4,750,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $5,500,000 $4,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $5,500,000 $4,000,000
Minors Salary $5,500,000 $4,000,000
Clauses M-NTC M-NTC
UFA Year
10 Team No Trade
Signing Team Ottawa Senators logo
Signing Date August 25, 2014
Signing Status UFA
Agent Justin Duberman
Standard Contract | 3 Years $12,600,000 5.88% of cap space
2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018
Cap Hit $4,200,000 $4,200,000 $4,200,000
UFA
AAV $4,200,000 $4,200,000 $4,200,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $4,750,000 $4,750,000 $3,100,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $4,750,000 $4,750,000 $3,100,000
Minors Salary $4,750,000 $4,750,000 $3,100,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Ottawa Senators logo
Signing Date March 21, 2011
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 4 Years $12,750,000 4.96% of cap space
2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Cap Hit $3,187,500 $3,187,500 $3,187,500 $3,187,500
UFA
AAV $3,187,500 $3,187,500 $3,187,500 $3,187,500
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $2,750,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $2,750,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Minors Salary $2,750,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Colorado Avalanche logo
Signing Date July 1, 2009
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,625,000 3.19% of cap space
2009-2010 2010-2011
Cap Hit $1,812,500 $1,812,500
UFA
AAV $1,812,500 $1,812,500
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,500,000 $2,125,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $1,500,000 $2,125,000
Minors Salary $1,500,000 $2,125,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Florida Panthers logo
Signing Date June 25, 2007
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,100,000 1.09% of cap space
2007-2008 2008-2009
Cap Hit $550,000 $550,000
UFA
AAV $550,000 $550,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $525,000 $575,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $525,000 $575,000
Minors Salary $525,000 $575,000
Clauses
UFA Year