Ottawa Senators Rookie's Emergence Came At A Perfect Time
The Ottawa Senators' season looked to be in danger of spiralling, but rookie goalie Leevi Merilainen has given them a new lease on life, says Adam Proteau.
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Anton Forsberg puts Senators in tough position of what to do again
Heading into the 2024-25 season, Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg was in need of a good season to earn trust back from the team. At 32 years old, this
Senators' Anton Forsberg: First goalie off
Forsberg was the first goalie to leave the ice Thursday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports, indicating he'll tend the twine at home versus Buffalo. Forsberg hasn't exactly impressed since returning from a lower-body injury,
Ottawa Senators depth chart: Where should they upgrade before the trade deadline?
You can debate which of the Senators’ needs — a scoring forward, another defenceman, possibly some goaltending help — is more pressing but the recent skid, about two months before the trade deadline, has amplified the need for general manager Steve Staios to make a move.
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Senators’ Merilainen’s Emergence Comes At Perfect Time
Stemming back to the offseason, goaltending was the biggest need to address for the Ottawa Senators. Coming into the 2024-25 season with Joonas Korpisalo and Anton Forsberg as the tandem wasn’t going to cut it,
Dallas Stars at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions
The Dallas Stars (27-13-1) make the fourth stop on a 5-game road trip Sunday against the Ottawa Senators (20-18-3) at Canadian Tire Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze
Luukkonen makes 35 saves to help the Sabres spoil the Senators’ homecoming with a 4-0 victory
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves, Jack Quinn scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres spoiled the Ottawa Senators’ homecoming with a 4-0 victory Thursday night.
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Patrick Kane’s power-play goal in OT lifts Red Wings past Senators for 5th straight victory
Patrick Kane scored on a power play with 2:39 remaining in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.
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Anton Forsberg Postgame Media vs DET
Brayden Point nets the game-winner in the final minute of regulation to help the Bolts snap a four-game skid The Ottawa Senators got a point but were unable to get the win as they fell to the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 3-2 in overtime.
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Leevi Meriläinen: Rising to the Challenge in Ottawa’s Net
Leevi Meriläinen was drafted 71st overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The Finnish netminder then spent time with Finland’s  Kärpät before moving to North America with the Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) in 2021-22.
Advanced-Data Hints That Ottawa Senators Goalie Leevi Merilainen May Have Staying Power
According to the advanced goaltending data at Evolving-Hockey, Merilainen has stopped 4.56 goals more than expected (GSAx) based on the quality of shots he has faced. Dustin Wolf (13.44 GSAx in 23 games) and the highly regarded Yaroslav Askarov (6.43 in 8 games) are the only rookie goaltenders who have stopped more.
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Capitals vs. Senators Prediction: Will Washington end Ottawa’s streak?
The Senators will put their three-game winning streak on the line when they host the Capitals at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday night. Will Washington end Ottawa’s modest streak? Or is the home team the pay in this Capitals vs. Senators matchup? Washington Capitals (-110) at Ottawa Senators (-110); o/u 5.5