Andersen looking to get ‘swagger’ back down stretch

Frederik Andersen hasn't been himself of late, but he's looking at the final push before the postseason as his chance to get back on track.

"These last games are as close to a preseason as you can be without being back there, but you're trying to get your swagger and get your confidence and feel good about yourself going into the playoffs," the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender told reporters Wednesday. "That's the main thing for everyone in this room."

The 29-year-old said he's not concerned with how many games he plays before the regular season concludes.

"I don't really care what that exact number is, that's a waste of time for me," he said.

Andersen is 35-15-5 with a .917 save percentage this season, but he only has two wins and an .841 mark over the last six contests, having allowed four goals or more four times in that span.

Despite an eight-game absence earlier this season, only seven netminders have played more minutes than Andersen in 2018-19.

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