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UPDATE: Anderson set to return to lineup Sunday night against Edmonton

EDMONTON — Craig Anderson is making his return to the Senators net Sunday night.

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Senators coach Guy Boucher confirmed after the morning skate Anderson, who returned to the team Saturday night after taking a leave to be with his wife Nicholle and his family, will start against the Edmonton Oilers.

Anderson is here at the urging of Nicholle after the Senators lost backup Andrew Hammond to a groin injury Friday.

Anderson’s teammates are happy to have him.

“It’s nice to have him back,” said Ottawa winger Bobby Ryan. “His family is going to need people to lean on and he’s got 20 to 25 good support units here.

“He’s a popular guy in the room and they have all our support. That’s all you can say about it.”

Coach Guy Boucher said Anderson is in the right mindset and is ready to play. He came ‎back because he wanted to contribute which is why he’s starting as the Senators wrap up this three-game road trip.