The Maple Leafs' Frederik Andersen on the Weight of Playing in Toronto, Denmark's Tiny Hockey Scene, and John Mayer
Trying to win in the NHL these days without good goaltending is like trying to stage a Smashing Pumpkins reunion tour without Billy Corgan. (In this analogy, D’arcy Wretzky would be the water boy.) Frederik Andersen has been so good for the Toronto Maple Leafs since being acquired from the Anaheim Ducks back in 2016 that he almost gets taken for granted.
Some evidence: He made a career-high 54 saves in a recent 6-3 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, leads the NHL in wins