This isn't how Andrew Hammond wanted to celebrate his birthday.

The Senators goaltender was placed on waivers Saturday, a move Ottawa made in response to starter Craig Anderson rejoining the team following a leave of absence to be with his ill wife.

In Anderson's absence, the Senators acquired Mike Condon from the Pittsburgh Penguins, who recently appeared in his 27th straight game.

Hammond has played in six contests with the Senators this season, going winless while recording an .837 save percentage and 4.08 goals-against average.

The 29-year-old was a hero in Ottawa during the 2014-15 season, when he posted a miraculous 20-1-2 record and pushed the Senators into the playoffs. That performance earned him a three-year contract, which expires at the end of the 2017-18 campaign.

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