Anders Lindback

Anders Lindback (born May 3, 1988) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goalie. He currently plays for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Personal Life
Lindback's nickname, "The Giant", comes from his towering height.

He was diagnosed with Adult-Onset Still's Disease a few months before entering the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, causing him to be drafted late, despite his excellence as a goaltender.

Lindback is very close with fellow teammate, Patric Hornqvist, who is also Swedish.

Career
Lindback began his hockey career playing for the Junior 18 Brynas IF team during 2003. He played his first elite game in 2006.

He was loaned out by Brynas to play for Almtuna IS of the HockeyAllsvenskan for the remainder of the 2007 - 2008 season.

During the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Lindback was drafted 207th overall by the Nashville Predators.

On March 25, 2009, Lindback signed a contract with Timra IK, with the intent to play for the team during the 2009 - 2010 season.

He made his NHL debut on October 9, 2010, relieving Pekka Rinne during a home game for the Predators who were up against the Anaheim Ducks.

Lindback recorded his first NHL shutout against the Florida Panthers on December 11, 2010. He got yet another shutout two days later, playing against the New York Islanders.

He has a bronze medal for being a competitor for the Swedish Men's Ice Hockey team in the 2010 World Championship. His team won over Germany.

Career Statistics
(GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, MIN = Minutes in Net, GA = Goals Allowed, SO = Shutouts, GAA = Goals Allowed Average)