Watch: Senators' emotional net-front celebration after Anderson shutout
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The home side lost, but the result on Sunday night was perfect in Edmonton.
In his first start since it was discovered that his wife Nicholle has cancer, Craig Anderson made 37 saves for the Ottawa Senators, recording a shutout of the Edmonton Oilers.
When the horn sounded, his teammates, his counterpart Cam Talbot, and every remaining fan in attendance showed they were behind Anderson and his family in a moment that was both beautiful and heart-wrenching all at the same time.
In his first game back after finding out his wife has been diagnosed with cancer, Craig Anderson gets a shutout and named 1st Star. Amazing. pic.twitter.com/wTJJk9ygNU
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