Ottawa's roster is brimming with a bevvy of young promising players. Without their contributions, the Senators wouldn't have sniffed the postseason.
But when the spotlight grows brighter, it's time for the big boys to step up. That hasn't been the case for Ottawa through two games against Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Goalie Craig Anderson was sensational against Montreal in the opening round but he has suddenly hit a rough patch versus the top-seeded Penguins. The NHL regular-season leader in save percentage and goals-against average didn't even make it to the final horn of a Game 2 defeat.
Anderson allowed three goals on 21 shot attempts in Pittsburgh before being pulled from the game. He surrendered four scores in Game 1.
Meanwhile, reigning Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson continues to struggle since returning from an Achilles injury. He carried a minus-2 rating in Game 2 and picked up more penalties than shots and hits combined.
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