Indispensable.
Is there any other way to describe Frederik Andersen's performance this year?
The Toronto Maple Leafs starter earned consecutive shutouts for the first time in his career Wednesday, making 22 saves in a 4-0 win over the Red Wings in Detroit.
He steered aside 26 shots in a 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday.
Andersen's consecutive shutouts are also the first by a Maple Leafs netminder in nearly four years. Ben Scrivens stopped 34 and 37 shots versus the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers in two perfect performances in succession back in February of 2013.
Andersen's been largely spectacular all season for the Maple Leafs, steadying himself after a distressing first five starts with the franchise.
His .930 save percentage since Nov. 1 - a span in which he's seen more rubber than any other netminder - trails only Braden Holtby and Devan Dubnyk among undisputed starters.
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