Craig
Anderson
G · Above average
- PAL
- 61
- WAR
- 1.2
- SV%
- .908
2022-23№ 33 / 107
Craig Anderson stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Craig Anderson
Retired 2023#41G
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 85 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : May 20, 1981 · Park Ridge, United States
Drafted : 2001 · CHI · round 3, pick #73
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Buffalo Sabres | 26 | 11 | 11 | 3.06 | .908 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | Buffalo Sabres | 31 | 17 | 12 | 3.12 | .897 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Washington Capitals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2.13 | .915 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Ottawa Senators | 34 | 11 | 17 | 3.25 | .902 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Ottawa Senators | 50 | 17 | 27 | 3.51 | .903 | 2 |
| 2017-18 | Ottawa Senators | 58 | 23 | 25 | 3.32 | .898 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | Ottawa Senators | 40 | 25 | 11 | 2.28 | .926 | 5 |
| 2015-16 | Ottawa Senators | 60 | 31 | 23 | 2.78 | .916 | 4 |
| 2014-15 | Ottawa Senators | 35 | 14 | 13 | 2.49 | .923 | 3 |
| 2013-14 | Ottawa Senators | 53 | 25 | 16 | 3.00 | .911 | 4 |
| 2012-13 | Ottawa Senators | 24 | 12 | 9 | 1.69 | .941 | 3 |
| 2011-12 | Ottawa Senators | 63 | 33 | 22 | 2.83 | .914 | 3 |
| 2010-11 | Ottawa Senators | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2.05 | .939 | 2 |
| 2010-11 | Colorado Avalanche | 33 | 13 | 15 | 3.28 | .897 | 0 |
| 2009-10 | Colorado Avalanche | 71 | 38 | 25 | 2.63 | .917 | 7 |
| 2008-09 | Florida Panthers | 31 | 15 | 7 | 2.71 | .924 | 3 |
| 2007-08 | Florida Panthers | 17 | 8 | 6 | 2.25 | .935 | 2 |
| 2006-07 | Florida Panthers | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2.21 | .931 | 0 |
| 2005-06 | Chicago Blackhawks | 15 | 4 | 4 | 2.78 | .906 | 1 |
| 2005-06 | Chicago Blackhawks | 14 | 2 | 8 | 3.90 | .866 | 0 |
| 2003-04 | Chicago Blackhawks | 21 | 6 | 14 | 2.84 | .905 | 1 |
| 2002-03 | Chicago Blackhawks | 6 | 0 | 3 | 4.00 | .856 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 709 | 319 | 275 | 2.86 | .912 | 43 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2.67 | .929 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 11 | 8 | 2.34 | .922 | 1 |
| 2014-15 | Ottawa Senators | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.97 | .972 | 1 |
| 2012-13 | Ottawa Senators | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3.01 | .918 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | Ottawa Senators | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2.01 | .933 | 1 |
| 2009-10 | Colorado Avalanche | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2.62 | .933 | 1 |
| Playoff totals | 48 | 24 | 23 | 2.36 | .929 | 4 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophyonce · 2016-17
Craig Anderson: our analysis
2022-23 season: 26 GP, 11 W, 11 L, .908 SV%, 3.06 GAA, 1 SO. WAR 1.2 (33rd of 107) · PAL 61, above average.
In 2022-23, Craig Anderson, 45, posts a PAL Rating of 61 out of 100 (above average), and his WAR of 1.2 ranks 33rd among 107 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: high danger (71, above average) and efficiency (62, above average). On the other hand, workload (33, below average) holds him back.
GSAx: +1.7 (goals saved above expected).
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 24
- Shots against
- 823
- Saves
- 747
- %ARR / SV%
- 90.8 %
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WAR and PAL ratings, 2022-23
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
1.2
wins above replacement
33 of 107
PAL Rating
61/ 100
Performance · Above average
32 of 79 at the position
Value Rating
—/ 100
Season cap hit unknown
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- Efficiency
- 62
- Impact
- 61
- High danger
- 71
- Consistency
- 60
- Workload
- 33
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
WAR, 2022-23
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.2
wins above replacement
-1.1 to 4.0 — 90% interval
33 of 107 goalies
+6.4 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +1.7
- Average → replacement
- +4.7
In goals.
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .90858th percentileleague avg. .904
- High-danger save %
- .85592nd percentileleague avg. .823
- Games above .900
- 50.0 %38th percentileleague avg. 54.7 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.1048th percentileleague avg. 3.06
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.0446th percentileleague avg. 0.09
Save % by zone
2022-2023 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Saves | GA | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2023 | vs OTT | — | 3 | 61:18 |
| March 21, 2023 | vs NSH | — | 6 | 35:52 |
| March 17, 2023 | @ PHI | — | 5 | 60:00 |
| March 13, 2023 | @ TOR | — | 3 | 60:00 |
| March 6, 2023 | vs EDM | — | 3 | 58:20 |
Craig Anderson: frequently asked questions
What is Craig Anderson's record in 2022-23?
Craig Anderson has 11 wins in 26 games in 2022-23, with a .908 save percentage and a 3.06 goals-against average.
How old is Craig Anderson?
Craig Anderson is 45 years old: he was born on May 21, 1981.
How tall is Craig Anderson, and how much does he weigh?
Craig Anderson is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 187 lb (85 kg).
Where is Craig Anderson from?
United States: Craig Anderson was born in Park Ridge, Illinois, United States.
How good is Craig Anderson?
Craig Anderson produced 1.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23, 33rd of 107 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 61 out of 100: above average for his position.
Is Craig Anderson a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 33rd of 107 players at his position in the NHL in 2022-23. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Craig Anderson's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Craig Anderson has 709 games, 319 wins and 43 shutouts. His best season: 2009-10, with 38 wins.
Where was Craig Anderson drafted?
Craig Anderson was drafted 73rd overall (round 3) by Chicago Blackhawks in 2001.
How does Craig Anderson perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Craig Anderson has 48 games and 24 wins in his career.
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