Anders Nilsson: Headed for retirement

Nilsson announced Sunday via his personal Instagram account that he has retired from professional hockey.

Nilsson's last professional action came with the Senators in December 2019 after he was never able to fully overcome concussion symptoms and recurring neck issues to resume his career. The goaltender played in parts of seven seasons in NHL with the Islanders, Oilers, Blues, Sabres, Canucks and Sens, logging a 59-74-15 record, 3.06 GAA and .907 save percentage across 161 appearances. The 31-year-old was a member of the Lightning's Stanley Cup-winning squad this past season, but he never suited up for Tampa Bay while he was stashed on long-term injured reserve to help the team comply with the salary cap.