News Article: Robin Lehner named first start of the week

[starling]

NEW YORK – Ottawa Senators goaltender Robin Lehner, Anaheim Ducks goaltender Frederik Andersen and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp have been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the week ending Nov. 10.

FIRST STAR – ROBIN LEHNER, G, OTTAWA SENATORS

Lehner posted a 3-0-0 record with a 1.33 goals-against average and .958 save percentage, stopping 91 of 95 shots to help the Senators win all three of their games and extend their season-long point streak to five contests (3-0-2). He made 32 saves in a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets Nov. 5, 33 stops in a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens Nov. 7 and 26 saves in a 3-2 triumph over the Florida Panthers Nov. 9. With the trio of victories, Lehner tied the longest winning streak of his four-season NHL career (Oct. 30, 2011-Feb. 28, 2012). The 22-year-old native of Gothenburg, Sweden, has allowed two or fewer goals in six of his eight appearances this season, compiling a 3-2-2 record with a 2.13 goals-against average and .945 save percentage.

SECOND STAR – FREDERIK ANDERSEN, G, ANAHEIM DUCKS

Andersen also posted a 3-0-0 record with a 1.33 goals-against average and .958 save percentage, denying 92 of 96 shots as the Ducks improved to 15 3 1, tied for the best start through 19 games in franchise history (set in 2012-13). He made 32 saves in a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers Nov. 4, helping Anaheim close out its season-long, eight-game road trip with a 5-2-1 record. Andersen then posted a pair of victories at Honda Center, recording 25 stops in a 6-2 triumph over the Buffalo Sabres Nov. 8 and a career-high 35 saves in a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks Nov. 10. The 24-year-old native of Herning, Denmark, is the first goaltender since Toronto's Damian Rhodes (March 22, 1991-Dec. 2, 1993) to post victories in each of his first six NHL appearances, totaling a 1.41 goals-against average and .952 save percentage since his League debut Oct. 20.

THIRD STAR – PATRICK SHARP, LW, CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

Sharp led the NHL with six assists and seven points in three games to help the Blackhawks extend their point streak to seven games (6-0-1), the club's second such streak this season (Oct. 11-24: 5 0 2). He opened the week by recording 1-1—2 in a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets Nov. 6. Sharp then posted his second career four-assist game, and first since March 14, 2011, in a 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars Nov. 9. He capped the week by assisting on Duncan Keith's game-winning goal in a 5-4 triumph over the Edmonton Oilers Nov. 10. The 31-year-old veteran of 613 NHL games has 4-12—16 in 18 contests this season, tied for first on the Blackhawks in assists and second in points.

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[Fandlauer]

As much as I'm a fan of Andy I hope Lehner gets to keep rolling until he falters.

 

[Qward]

That is awesome. Good for him.

Also, I didn't even look at our record over the last 5 games in that way. Cool.

 

[starling]

Sorry no one was "robing" Lehner. Please correct the title.
Also,

The 24-year-old native of Herning, Denmark, is the first goaltender since Toronto's Damian Rhodes (March 22, 1991-Dec. 2, 1993) to post victories in each of his first six NHL appearances,

Didn't Emery win 9 games to start his career?

 

[Minister of Offence]

Clearly the next Jani Hurme or maybe, if he's lucky, Marty Prusek.

 

[Sarcasticus]

Let the goalie controversy begin!

AJ Jakubec ‏@AJonSports 30m
Craig Anderson confirms he will start in goal tomorrow vs Philly. #Sens

 

[DrEasy]

Herning, Denmark a hockey hotbed? First Regin and now Frederik Andersen. Must be somehow the proximity to Legoland!

 

[KAPOW]

Ian Mendes ‏@ian_mendes 52m

@SensChirp Robin actually knew he was going to be 1st star of the week last Monday. #LehnerFacts

 

[Benjamin]

Let the goalie controversy begin!

AJ Jakubec ‏@AJonSports 30m
Craig Anderson confirms he will start in goal tomorrow vs Philly. #Sens

poop.

 

[Hariken]

Anderson should be backup Lehner is younger and better

 

[PatrickEaves]

Let the goalie controversy begin!

AJ Jakubec ‏@AJonSports 30m
Craig Anderson confirms he will start in goal tomorrow vs Philly. #Sens

It makes sense. You play your backup against weak teams.

 

[Sun God Nika]

If Lehner gets too many starts hes gonna ask for alot more this summer, its sad when saving money gets in the way of the on ice product even more then the budget already imposed

 

[Super Cake]

Let the goalie controversy begin!

AJ Jakubec ‏@AJonSports 30m
Craig Anderson confirms he will start in goal tomorrow vs Philly. #Sens

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Who needs Batman? We've got Robin!

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Stupid move. Imagine how Andy's gonna look if he loses or lets in weak goals.

 

[Sun God Nika]

Stupid move. Imagine how Andy's gonna look if he loses.

Andersons playing like an average goalie, the sens can't afford an average goalie right now.

 

[SwedenCanada]

Sorry no one was "robing" Lehner. Please correct the title.
Also,

Didn't Emery win 9 games to start his career?

Pretty sure Viktor Fasth won his 8 first starts last year (which was his first).

 

[L'Aveuglette]

If Lehner gets too many starts hes gonna ask for alot more this summer, its sad when saving money gets in the way of the on ice product even more then the budget already imposed

Oh come on, Andy is still an excellent goalie and he needs starts. Some posters here are so quick to jump on the Lehner bandwagon while forgetting how many games Anderson's stolen for us these last few years.

We're lucky we have two #1's, especially when our team is struggling defensively. Robin will get his chance soon enough to be the main starter. This has nothing to do with money. Patience people.

 

[Xspyrit]

What? Andersen had to make 1 more save than Robin? Ducks are huribblez lol, they give up more shots than the Sens!

Stupid move. Imagine how Andy's gonna look if he loses or lets in weak goals.

Ok so what is he supposed to do? Wait another month before his next start? That sure could help him

No, it makes sense to start Andy vs the Flyers and Lehner vs Boston. Well, I hope that's what happens, but anyway, I have a good amount of confidence in both our goalies.

Both can be good people, you don't have to hate or bash one to favor the other... I hope it's not a Fisher vs Spezza kind of thing again. Please God, this board is already hard to read as it is.

 

[Quo]

poop.

Anderson should be backup Lehner is younger and better

Stupid move. Imagine how Andy's gonna look if he loses or lets in weak goals.

Andersons playing like an average goalie, the sens can't afford an average goalie right now.

I don't get it.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Both can be good people, you don't have to hate or bash one to favor the other... I hope it's not a Fisher vs Spezza kind of thing again. Please God, this board is already hard to read as it is.

It's already happening. We have Anderson vs Lehner and Spezza vs Turris already. Last year there was even Zibanejad vs Silfverberg and we're still seeing those old biases come out to play. Less so now with Zibanejad having the same amount of goals in less games and Ryan tearing the league up.

 

[HavlatMach9]

Don't feel too bad losing to Andersen then. Congrats to Lehner. He has confidence, and the team has confidence in both their goalies, not that they didn't before.

 

[BonkTastic]

It sure is a shame that our other awesome goalie is starting, right guys?




It's a hard life having these two amazing goalies...

 

[BondraTime]

It sure is a shame that our other awesome goalie is starting, right guys?




It's a hard life having these two amazing goalies...

Yup, I wish we could go back to deciding between Pascal and Elliot.

 

[Super Cake]

Well i hope lehner starts friday if he is not starting tomorrow.