Craig Anderson buys 60 tickets to Sens-Panthers game for Stoneman Douglas students

BarDown Staff

Craig Anderson , (Twitter/Sens Communications)

Craig Anderson probably isn’t in the running for a Vezina this year, but he definitely is near the top of everyone’s favourite goalie personality. The humbled Senators’ netminder has taken on more heartache than almost any player, and on Valentine’s Day of 2018 tragedy struck close to home for him once again.

The school shooting that occurred at Stoneman Douglas high school tragically left 17 people dead. The hockey world has been doing everything it can to help ease the unimaginable pain. On Monday, Anderson – a former Florida Panther that lived in the area – treated 60 students to the Panthers-Senators game. The whole team also showed up to meet the students and sign autographs.

Prior to tonight's game the entire #Sens team had the chance to meet the Marjory Stoneman Douglas hockey team. Their group of 60 will watch tonight's game with tickets courtesy of hometown hero Craig Anderson. pic.twitter.com/LHvYl0TivW
— Sens communications (@Media_Sens) March 12, 2018

Touching pregame moment sees #Senators put smiles on the faces of Florida high school students who lost 17 friends in shooting massacre pic.twitter.com/sWpknpuwva
— Don Brennan (@SunDoniB) March 12, 2018

The gesture won’t heal the pain, but showing that the hockey world is still thinking about them will hopefully help a bit. Earlier today, Roberto Luongo had another message delivered to follow up his now-viral speech.

An emotional Roberto Luongo addresses the home crowd prior to tonight's game, saying he is inspired by how the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas have responded after the school shooting last Wednesday. #MSDStrong #NHL #FlaPanthers #OneTerritory pic.twitter.com/KV1ERJvr7l
— FOX Sports Florida (@FOXSportsFL) February 23, 2018

(H/T Sens Communications)