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OTTAWA -- A freak accident could threaten the Ottawa Senators playoff drive. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Goalie Craig Anderson underwent surgery on his right hand after severing the tendon in his small finger while preparing a meal following Ottawas 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. While the initial prognosis wasnt good, Senators general manager Bryan Murray said Friday that the situation has improved. "We were told (Thursday) it was going to be some period of time. (Friday) we got a little better news," said Murray. "As soon as he feels comfortably he can handle a stick, hell be back on the ice, probably as early as next week. "When he can handle a stick, he can probably get ready to play. Theres no time frame. Were optimistic that it wont be a long, long time." Losing Anderson for any amount of time will be difficult for the Senators (32-22-8) and their playoff hopes. Heading into Fridays action, the team sat seventh in the Eastern Conference -- six points up on eighth-place Florida and seven points ahead of Toronto. The 30-year-old Anderson has been a major reason for Ottawas success as he carried the weight of the workload. Hes played 27 of the clubs past 28 games and 56 overall, a league high, compiling a 29-19-6 record, 2.85 goals-against average and .913 save percentage in the process. "Every team goes through stretches of injuries and what not and I think weve been fairly fortunate to this point," said captain Daniel Alfredsson. "Its never ideal but we move on and you do the best with what you have. Guys usually find a way to step up when these circumstances come up so were just going to keep going. "Weve faced adversity pretty much the whole year and I dont think this will faze us." The Senators recalled Robin Lehner from the American Hockey League and will give backup Alex Auld the start Saturday against Boston. Auld has started just seven games this season, going 2-3-2 with a 3.28 GAA and a .883 save percentage. Hes made just one start since Dec. 31. "Craig is a huge part of our team and this is a tough loss for us," said Auld. "We have a group capable of playing good hockey and weve got to keep that going. Im really looking forward to (the challenge). Ive maintained all year I just want to stay sharp and be ready for the opportunity." Auld admits the fact the team is playing well right now, having won three of four, makes things a little easier. "Weve been getting contributions throughout the lineup offensively, but guys have really committed to the play in our end, the play in the neutral zone thats a huge part of our game," said Auld. "Were playing a system, playing together as a group and we expect that to continue." While Lehner is seen as the Senators goaltender of the future he hasnt had the most inspiring season. After helping the Binghamton Senators win the Calder Cup last spring, Lehner is 8-16-1 this season with a 3.38 GAA and .905 save percentage. "Its been a tough season for all of us down there," said Lehner. "Obviously it hasnt been what we all wanted it to be. This is a good opportunity and if I see the ice I just need to try to do my best and help the team." Senators coach Paul MacLean says the team will take a day-to-day approach with their goaltenders. "Were going to try to do it the same way weve done all year," said MacLean. "Were going to evaluate who were playing and based on that who gives us the best opportunity to win, just like weve done since day one." The Senators play back-to-back home games starting with the Bruins Saturday and the New York Islanders Sunday. While Murray hasnt ruled out acquiring additional help, hell have little time to make the decision with the trade deadline on Monday afternoon. "I dont know that theres anybody available," said Murray. 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"Its not the first time and its probably not the last time." The dogs were found by John Mastromonaco, who happened to be listening to TSN 690 in Montreal on Monday morning and heard an item about the missing dogs. "When I left the house at 6:15 a.m., I heard that Carey Price lost his dogs in Candiac, he lost his two labs," Mastromonaco told The Canadian Press. "Almost at the same time, I see this jogger with two Labradors following him, but the dogs didnt look like they were with him." After checking with the jogger, Mastromonaco realized hed happened on the goaltenders dogs. Candiac is a suburb south of Montreal. After trying to reach Price through the radio station, Mastromonaco said he called the number on the dog tag, which happened to be Prices wife. She directed him to the couples home where Price answered the door and gave him an autographed stick. "He just said thank you very much, I apppreciate it, heres a stick," said Mastromonaco, a Habs fan. China Jerseys. "I said thank you very much (to Price) and said good luck on Tuesday." Price said he had just woken up when the dogs were returned. "We didnt chat a lot," he said. "I was kind of groggy. "I was still trying to sleep. I probably didnt go to sleep until about two. I woke up, I was like ugh. Threw my bathrobe on. I was probably quite the sight to see." It was around midnight that Price tweeted that the dogs were missing. "Actually it was my wife that suggested it," he said of the tweet. "It was actually a good idea. Shes smarter than me. "I think its good karma because I picked up a dog four or five months ago and returned it to the owner. What goes around, comes around." Both starting goalies in the Montreal-Boston playoff series lost sleep on the same night. Bruins goalie Tuukka Rasks girlfriend gave birth to a daughter either late Sunday or early Monday. "Thats great for Tuukka," said Price. "Obviously, a child birth is a big time in your life. 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