Anton Forsberg
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Anton Forsberg will start between the pipes for the Ottawa Senators against the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Forsberg will make his first start in net of the season in Ottawa’s home opener Saturday afternoon, with Senators No.1 netminder Joonas Korpisalo likely to start in net Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Anton Forsberg recorded a shutout in net for the Senators Saturday night, stopping all 28 shots faced in a 5-0 win over the Canadiens.
Fantasy Impact
Forsberg has allowed less than three goals in three of his last five appearances (2-2-0) in net for the Senators, recording a .903 save percentage in that span. The veteran netminder has struggled with consistency between the pipes when called upon by head coach D.J. Smith this season, posting a 3.09 GAA and .906 save percentage in 26 appearances (10-10-2).
Anton Forsberg was solid in net for the Senators Friday night, stopping 31 of 33 shots faced in a 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Fantasy Impact
Forsberg struggled in net of late for the Senators, allowing three or more goals in three of his last five starts (2-2-0, .882 save percentage) for the club. The veteran netminder has not been a viable option for fantasy owners with No. 1 goaltender Cam Talbot healthy, posting a 3.24 GAA and .903 save percentage in 25 appearances (9-10-2) in the crease so far this season.
Anton Forsberg struggled in net for the Senators Saturday, allowing five goals on 30 shots faced in a 5-1 loss to the Jets.
Fantasy Impact
Forsberg has struggled between the pipes of late for the Senators, allowing three or more goals in four of his last five starts (2-2-0, .784 save percentage) for the club. The 30-year-old netminder has been extremely inconsistent playing behind No. 1 goaltender Cam Talbot, posting a 3.34 GAA and .899 save percentage in 23 appearances (8-10-2) in the crease so far this season.
Anton Forsberg was shelled between the pipes for the Senators Saturday night, allowing seven goals on 33 shots faced in a 7-0 loss to the Avalanche.
Fantasy Impact
Forsberg is in the midst of an up-and-down stretch in net for the Senators, allowing three or more goals in five of his last nine starts (4-2-1, .860 save percentage) for the club. The 30-year-old netminder offers minimal value to fantasy owners operating as the backup to No. 1 goaltender Cam Talbot in Ottawa, carrying a 3.25 GAA and .902 save percentage in 22 appearances (8-9-2) in net so far this season.