Sanderson Regrets Public Criticism of Teammate's Goaltending

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson expressed embarrassment and regret over his public criticism of rookie goaltender Leevi Meriläinen following a 6-5 overtime loss to Montreal. Sanderson, 23, had stated, "you need more than 10 saves to win a game." He apologized to Meriläinen, emphasizing that "good teammates" build each other up. Sanderson acknowledged frustration with goaltending at times but noted it applies to all positions. He praised James Reimer's recent debut performance.