DALLAS - Craig Anderson returned to the Sabres for nights like Monday - for the milestone, sure, but more so for the thrill of playing the game he loves with a group he believes in.
Anderson became the 31st goaltender in NHL history to play his 700th game, then bailed his teammates out with 13 saves during a frantic first period against the top team in the Western Conference. The Sabres adjusted and ultimately prevailed for a 3-2 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars inside American Airlines Center.
"The goalies are the last line of defense and when you can make a big save and elevate the team's morale, gosh, it's just a great feeling," Anderson said afterward. "It's like that adrenaline that kind of kicks in and makes you want to keep coming back."
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