Posts About "Anders Nilsson"
Ottawa Senators 2019-20 Goalie Review: Nilsson, Hogberg & Anderson
July 19th, 2020 When reviewing how well the Ottawa Senators' goalies played last season, it’s important to note that the 2019-20 team was in the middle of a rebuilding season. As a result, it wasn’t expected that they would have statistically great seasons — for the most part, they didn’t. Being a Goalie on a Rebuilding Team Being a...
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Oilers, Flames, Senators, More
May 3rd, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown there is speculation about the future of defenseman Ryan Murray both with the Columbus Blue Jackets and in the NHL. Matthew Tkachuk tells the story of his being drafted and what team he thought was going to take him. The Ottawa Senators could be getting a goaltender back and the Buffalo Sabres might need...
Senators News & Rumors: Chabot, Nilsson, Brown, Duclair & Prospects
April 18th, 2020 Although the NHL’s regular season has been suspended, hockey news is still regularly emerging from the Ottawa Senators organization. Although little of that news involves players on the ice, it does involve players within the organization as they await the end to the COVID-19 disruption. Related: Senators’ Duclair: Trade Bait or...
5 Forgotten St. Louis Blues Players
February 3rd, 2020 The St. Louis Blues have always had near-the-top attendance ratings and boast an excellent list of alumni players such as Wayne Gretzky, Bernie Federko, Al MacInnis, Brett Hull, Chris Pronger and potential Hockey Hall-of-Fame inductee, Keith Tkachuk. Wayne Gretzky, Curtis Joseph and Brendan Shanahan are among the usual...
Duclair Completes Hat Trick in Overtime as Senators Edge Blue Jackets 4-3
December 14th, 2019 OTTAWA — Anthony Duclair scored in overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday afternoon. The winner was Duclair's third of the day against his former team. Duclair has seven goals in his past five gam...
THW's Goalie News: Nilsson Leads Upset, Hart Rings Bell & More
December 10th, 2019 Today’s look at the world of goaltending takes us all over the map. We will go from the ice in Ottawa, to the hardwood court in Philadelphia and end up at the Hall of Fame in Toronto. Nilsson Steals the Show Versus Bruins Andres Nilsson fits the definition of a “journeyman” goaltender perfectly. Since being drafted by the...
Duclair Scores Twice, Nilsson Makes 38 Saves as Senators Beat Bruins 5-2
December 9th, 2019 OTTAWA — Anthony Duclair had two goals and an assist as the Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 5-2 Monday night. It was the Senators' (13-17-1) first win over the Bruins (20-5-6) since April 6, 2017. Chris Tierney, Artem Anisimov and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also scored for the Senators, who were playing their first home game...
THW's Goalie News: Nilsson, Hutchinson & History
November 12th, 2019 Monday night’s National Hockey League schedule only provided us with two games, but it was not a good night for goaltenders with 17 total goals scored. Last week’s top goaltender had a rough night in Carolina. Plus, there is a need for a new backup netminder in Toronto and we will look back on a pretty historic date in NHL history....
Senators' Nilsson, Maple Leafs' Matthews, Avs' Makar Named 3 Stars
November 11th, 2019 NEW YORK — Ottawa goaltender Anders Nilsson, Toronto centre Auston Matthews and Colorado defenceman Cale Makar are the NHL three stars of the week. Nilsson stopped 96 of the 101 shots he faced, compiling a 3-0-0 record, 1.64 goals-against average and .950 save percentage for the Senators. Ottawa Senators goaltender Anders...
Senators Score 3 Early Goals, Beat Hurricanes
November 9th, 2019 OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators scored three first-period goals and Anders Nilsson made 38 saves in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Filip Chlapik, Vladislav Namestnikov and Jean-Gabriel Pageau all scored in the first as the Senators (6-9-1) won their second straight game and third in their past...
Duclair Scores Twice to Lead Senators over Red Wings 5-2
October 23rd, 2019 OTTAWA — Anthony Duclair scored twice as the Ottawa Senators beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Wednesday to snap a four-game losing streak. Chris Tierney, Mark Borowiecki and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also scored for the Senators (2-6-1.) Ande...
Marchessault Nets Shootout Winner, Vegas Beats Ottawa 3-2
October 18th, 2019 LAS VEGAS — Jonathan Marchessault scored his first career shootout game-winning goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Thursday night. Vegas fired a franchise-record 54 shots on goal, but needed the extra period to earn the t...
Nilsson Finding Stability in Senators' Crease
June 14th, 2019 Anders Nilsson was selected 62nd overall by the New York Islanders in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Since then, he has yet to solidify his role as anything more than a backup goaltender. While he has displayed flashes of elite goaltending abilities at times, his inconsistency has always led to him fighting to land his next NHL contract....
