Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen will be between the pipes for the team's playoff opener on Thursday against the Washington Capitals after missing the regular-season finale.
Andersen left Saturday night's game against Pittsburgh after a collision with Penguins forward Tom Sestito early in the second period. Andersen missed Sunday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, which proved costly. The Leafs blew a 2-0 lead in a 3-2 loss, which dropped them into the second wild card and a first-round matchup with the Capitals -- the best team in the league.