The Ottawa Senators believe they have found a goaltender for the present and, hopefully, several more years.

General manager Bryan Murray announced Monday that Craig Anderson has signed a four-year contract extension worth $12.75 million US that carries him through the 2014-15 season. He's earning $2.125 million this year.

"Craig has provided a level of confidence to this team and this organization that was lacking early in the season, and we feel he is the type of person and player that will be a big part of our organization's future success," Murray said in a statement released by the team.

Murray acquired Anderson from Colorado for fellow goalie Brian Elliott on Feb. 18. In 11 games with the Senators, Anderson has a 6-4-0 record, 2.11 goals-against average and .938 save percentage.

The book on Craig Anderson Age: 29

29 Hometown: Park Ridge, Ill.

Park Ridge, Ill. Position: Goalie

Goalie Height: 6-foot-2

6-foot-2 Weight: 180 pounds

180 pounds NHL seasons: Seven-plus

Seven-plus Teams: Chicago (2002-2006), Florida (2006-2009), Colorado (2009-11), Ottawa (2011-present)

Chicago (2002-2006), Florida (2006-2009), Colorado (2009-11), Ottawa (2011-present) Regular-season games (career): 224

224 Wins: 93

93 Losses: 87

87 Overtime/shootout losses: 23

23 Goals-against average: 2.81

2.81 Save percentage:.912

That is a significant improvement by the 29-year-old who was eligible for unrestricted free agency July 1. Anderson went 13-15-3 with a 3.28 GAA and .897 save percentage in 33 appearance for Colorado this season.

"He's brought stability," said Murray. "The position is one that we need if you're going to rebuild, retool this team."

In 224 NHL regular-season games, he is 93-87-23 and has fashioned a 2.81 GAA and .912 save percentage over that time.

Anderson, who broke into the National Hockey League with Chicago in the 2002-03 season, remained with the Blackhawks until the end of the 2005-06 campaign before joining the Florida Panthers for the next three seasons.

Anderson's first year with the Avalanche in 2009 is the most productive of his NHL career. He won 38 of 71 contests while sporting a 2.64 GAA and .917 save percentage.

The Ottawa Sun reported that Anderson is expected to suit up for Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes in Carolina at 7 p.m. ET after nursing a lower-body injury the past two games.