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Set to face Colorado Merilainen is set to start on the road against Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Merilainen has a 6-8-0 record, 3.46 GAA and .868 save percentage in 15 appearances this campaign. He has allowed at least three goals in four of his past five outings. Colorado leads the league in goals per game with 3.95.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three goals in loss Merilainen stopped 18 of 21 shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Mammoth.

Impact Merilainen has allowed at least three goals in four of his last six outings. It's tough to blame him too much for this loss, but he dug the Senators an early hole that the offense couldn't get out of. The 23-year-old netminder is 6-8-0 with a 3.47 GAA and an .868 save percentage over 15 appearances this season. The Senators' next game is Thursday versus the Avalanche, which will be a brutally tough matchup for either of Merilainen or Mads Sogaard.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mammoth beat Senators 3-1 hours after NHL awards Utah 2027 Winter Classic

Lawson Crouse and John Marino scored in a 3:21 span in the first period, Karel Vejmelka made 33 saves and the Utah Mammoth beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Wednesday night to cap a...

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Starting again Wednesday Merilainen will guard the road goal versus the Mammoth on Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Merilainen was pulled from his outing Monday versus the Red Wings after giving up three goals on nine shots. He's gone 2-2-0 with 14 goals allowed on 101 shots over his last five starts. This is the first half of a back-to-back that concludes Thursday in Colorado, but it's unclear who between Merilainen or Mads Sogaard will get the nod against the Avalanche.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gets the hook Monday Merilainen stopped five of the eight shots on net he saw in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Merilainen struggled throughout the first period of Monday's contest, allowing three total goals, with one just 17 seconds away from the end of the period. He would ultimately be replaced by Hunter Shepard when the Senators came out for the second period. Merilainen now has a 6-7-0 record, a 3.49 GAA and an .869 save percentage through 14 appearances this season. After a strong rookie campaign, the second-year netminder has been inconsistent this year, making him and the rest of Ottawa's options in the crease tough to trust in fantasy. With Linus Ullmark (personal) on a leave of absence, Merilainen will likely continue to operate as the lead option unless he continues to struggle.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings pounce on Senators early, hold on for 5-3 win

James van Riemsdyk had a goal and two assists to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night to snap a two-game losing skid

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Defending home net Merilainen will patrol the home crease Monday against the Red Wings, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

Impact Merilainen has won back-to-back outings against the Capitals and Jets following a two-game skid. The 23-year-old netminder owns a 6-7-0 record, 3.34 GAA and .875 save percentage through 13 outings in 2025-26. The Red Wings are 2-2-1 in their last five games, a stretch in which they have netted 11 goals.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win over Winnipeg Merilainen stopped 21 of 23 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Merilainen was beaten in the first and third periods, but the offense provided him enough support to cruise to an easy win. This was Merilainen's second straight victory, but even more importantly, he snapped a streak of seven outings in which he hadn't posted a save percentage of .900 or higher. Expect the 23-year-old to remain as the Senators' No. 1 goaltender as long as Linus Ullmark (personal) remains away from the team.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

WPG@OTT: Connor scores goal against Leevi Merilainen | Winnipeg Jets Kyle Connor (WPG) scores goal against Leevi Merilainen (OTT) to make it 3 - 2

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Chabot scores twice as the Senators hand the Jets their 9th straight loss, 4-2

Ottawa defenseman Thomas Chabot scored twice and the Senators beat Winnipeg 4-2 on Saturday night, handing the Jets their ninth straight loss

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

First off Saturday Merilainen was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease against Winnipeg on Saturday.

Impact Merilainen is coming off a 26-save performance in Thursday's 4-3 win over Washington. He has posted a 5-7-0 record with a 3.46 GAA and an .872 save percentage across 12 appearances this campaign. The struggling Jets rank 22nd in the league with 2.87 goals per game this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs fifth win Merilainen stopped 26 shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Capitals.

Impact Washington struck twice in the first period to put Ottawa in an early hole, but Merilainen kept his focus and didn't get beaten again until late in the third. The 23-year-old netminder is handling No. 1 duties for the Senators while Linus Ullmark (personal) is away from the team, and on the season Merilainen is 5-7-0 in 12 outings with a 3.46 GAA and .872 save percentage.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Zetterlund's 10th goal of the season late in the 3rd period gives Senators a 4-3 win over Capitals

Fabian Zetterlund scored with less that two-and-a-half minutes remaining to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Set to start Thursday Merilainen will start Thursday's home game against the Capitals, Graeme Nichols of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Merilainen has seen limited playing time in recent weeks, but he'll draw a second consecutive start for the first time this season during Thursday's matchup. Over his last seven appearances, he's gone 1-6-0 with a 3.49 GAA and .870 save percentage.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jolted by Jackets Merilainen turned aside 18 shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to Columbus.

Impact The Senators' skaters gave Merilainen little help at either end of the ice, but the 23-year-old netminder also looked a little shaky on a pair of third-period tallies. Merilainen is in line to be Ottawa's top option between the pipes while Linus Ullmark (personal) is away from the team, but if he struggles, Hunter Shepard could cut into his workload. Through 11 NHL outings this season, Merilainen has a 4-7-0 record with a 3.51 GAA and .869 save percentage.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Blue Jackets Merilainen will patrol the home crease against Columbus on Monday, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

Impact Merilainen has gone 1-5-0 in his last six appearances while allowing 18 goals on 147 shots. He has a 4-6-0 record with a 3.43 GAA and an .874 save percentage through 10 outings this season. After being recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday, Hunter Shepard will be the backup goalie due to the absence of Linus Ullmark (personal). Columbus is tied for 20th in the league this year with 2.92 goals per game.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ottawa goalie Linus Ullmark is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons

Ottawa goalie Linus Ullmark is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons, Senators general manager Steve Staios says

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Appears in relief Merilainen made 10 saves in relief in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Maple Leafs. He allowed four goals.

Impact The Sens faced an aggressive Toronto squad out to prove that the firing of assistant coach, Marc Savard was the antidote to that team's offensive malaise. Merilainen is 1-5-0 in his last six starts with 18 goals allowed. His future is brighter than his redraft value right now.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Auston Matthews has goal, 2 assists as Maple Leafs beat Senators 7-5

Captain Auston Matthews shook off a slump with a goal and two assists, and Matthew Knies scored twice to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-5 win against the Ottawa Senators on Sa...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

OTT@TOR: Knies scores goal against Leevi Merilainen | Toronto Maple Leafs Matthew Knies (TOR) scores goal against Leevi Merilainen (OTT) to make it 6 - 4

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

OTT@TOR: Robertson scores goal against Leevi Merilainen | Toronto Maple Leafs Nicholas Robertson (TOR) scores goal against Leevi Merilainen (OTT) to make it 5 - 2

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

Hangs on for fourth win Merilainen made 20 saves in Saturday's 6-4 win over Chicago.

Impact The 23-year-old netminder gave up three goals on 13 shots in the second period to level the game at 3-3, but Ottawa roared back with three of their own in the third. The win was Merilainen's first since Nov. 13, snapping a four-start losing streak, and on the season he's managed a 4-5-0 record in nine outings with a shaky 3.40 GAA and .872 save percentage.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Senators score 3 goals in third period of 6-4 win over Blackhawks

Three third-period goals, including a pair from David Perron, powered the Ottawa Senators to a 6-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Facing Blackhawks Merilainen will get the starting nod at home versus Chicago on Saturday, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports.

Impact Merilainen will try and snap a four-game losing streak against the Blackhawks, who are 5-10-3 in their last 17 games. Merilainen is 3-5-0 with a 3.22 GAA and an .877 save percentage over eight games this season. Chicago is tied with Vancouver for 25th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.76 goals per contest.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can't tame Wild on Saturday Merilainen made 22 saves in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Minnesota.

Impact The 23-year-old netminder had little chance on the two pucks that got past him in the second period, one on a Wild power play, but Merilainen got faked out late in the third period by Marcus Johansson, leaving him way out of position for a sharp-angle game-winner by Joel Eriksson Ek. Merilainen has lost four straight starts since Nov. 24, giving up 12 goals on 105 shots (.886 save percentage) over that stretch.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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