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Veteran Frederik Andersen the rock the Toronto Maple Leafs need against the Washington Capitals

Back when Frederik Andersen was tending goal for the Anaheim Ducks, he tied the NHL record for reaching 50 career wins the fastest, established by Hall of Famer Bill Durnan.

To reward his teammates for their help, the big Dane had Bang & Olufsen audio products put in each of his teammates' stalls by the training staff.

It's not that Andersen's generosity was surprising, but it was instructive given his rather impenetrable public persona. Regardless of how he might seem from the outside, the message was clear: He's a good fit.

This is also the case now that he's with the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have played the deep, potent Washington Capitals to a standstill.