Sens' Anderson keeps Flyers' playoff hopes alive with brutal giveaway

The Philadelphia Flyers went into play Tuesday with a 0.2 percent chance to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, according to Sports Club Stats. And they'll live another day thanks to Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson.

With Philly trailing 2-1 with six minutes left in the third period, Anderson put the puck perfectly on Jordan Weal's stick. Only problem: Weal's a Flyer.

Making matters worse, Anderson was behind his net, making Weal's gift even better.

Craig Anderson on giveaway goal: 'Horrible read by me and our guys deserved better than that. It's just too risky, I should know better.'

- Chuck Gormley (@ChuckGormleyNHL) March 29, 2017

The forward made no mistake, the game eventually went to a shootout, where the Flyers prevailed.

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