Sports world pays respect to Craig Anderson after heroic Game 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
When the Capitals needed him most, Craig Anderson stepped up big time.
Six days shy of his 40th birthday and with just four appearances under his belt this season, Anderson was thrust into the spotlight after starter Vitek Vanecek went down in the first period with a lower-body injury.
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Anderson kept the Capitals in their first round Game 1 matchup against the Boston Bruins. He stopped 21 of the 22 shots sent his way before Nic Dowd’s deflection won the game 3-2 for the home side in overtime. The sports world took notice, and paid homage to the veteran for his gutsy performance.
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