Craig Anderson went back to work, and did his job to the very best of his abilities.

The end result was a 2-0 win for the Ottawa Senators over the Edmonton Oilers in Anderson's first start since rejoining the club following the announcement of his wife's cancer diagnosis.

Anderson stopped 37 shots to earn his 35th career shutout, and was mobbed by his teammates in an emotional celebration at the final buzzer. He was named the game's first star, and came back out on the ice to a raucous ovation from the knowing Oilers faithful.

The win also marked Anderson's second straight shutout after he stopped all 22 shots against in Vancouver on Oct. 25.

Anderson missed the Senators previous game - a loss in Calgary on Oct. 28 - having traveled back to Ottawa to be with his family.

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