Not long after the Ottawa Senators sent the Boston Bruins into an early spring, goalie Craig Anderson made his way into the empty stands Sunday night at the TD Garden to accept congratulations from his wife Nicholle.
With the chance to eliminate the Bruins from the playoffs, Nicholle, decked out in her No. 41 jersey made the trip from the couple’s home in Coral Springs, Fla. — where she’s receiving treatment for the rare form of throat cancer she was diagnosed with in October — to witness first-hand one of the bigger wins of her husband's career.
And, when the season is over, maybe Craig and Nicholle will be able to enjoy some time together at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas in June after the club’s top netminder was named one of three finalists for the Bill Masterton Trophy, awarded annually to the player who represents heart, perseverance and dedication.