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MTL@OTT: Slafkovsky scores PPG against Leevi Merilainen | Montréal Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) scores power-play goal against Leevi Merilainen (OTT) to make it 0 - 1

JANUARY 18 • NHL.COM

Tending twine Saturday Merilainan will be between the home pipes versus Montreal on Saturday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Impact Merilainen has won two straight games, despite allowing five goals on 42 shots. He has been mediocre since the start of December, posting a 5-7-0 record with a 3.35 GAA and an .864 save percentage. Merilainen will have a tough matchup as the Canadiens are fifth in league scoring, generating 3.33 goals per game in 2025-26.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Senators cap off an eventful week feeling good about the direction of their season

The Ottawa Senators ended an eventful week on and off the ice on the kind of note that could go a long way to getting their season back on track

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Takes advantage of easy matchup Merilainen stopped 18 of 22 shots in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Rangers.

Impact The Senators took care of business early, which made Merilainen's poor third period (three goals against) a non-issue. He's won his last two starts, but he has allowed five goals on 42 shots in that span. The 23-year-old is at an 8-10-0 record with a 3.37 GAA and an .868 save percentage over 19 appearances. Merilainen's time as the Senators' primary starter should be nearing a close, as James Reimer is now with the team and Linus Ullmark (personal) should be approaching his return. It's unclear if the Senators will keep Merilainen on the roster for a weekend back-to-back with games at home versus the Canadiens on Saturday and in Detroit on Sunday.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Senators vs. Rangers - January 14, 2026

JANUARY 15 • YOUTUBE

Brady Tkachuk scores his 200th goal as the Senators beat the Rangers 8-4

Brady Tkachuk scored his 200th regular-season NHL goal and had three assists as the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Rangers 8-4

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Starting again Wednesday Merilainen is slated to start on the road versus the Rangers on Wednesday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Merilainen will start back-to-back games, but James Reimer is set to back him up in this one after Hunter Shepard was reassigned to AHL Belleville earlier in the day. Merilainen stopped 19 of 20 shots in Tuesday's win over the Canucks, but he received an early hook the last time he started consecutive days, which was versus the Avalanche on Jan. 8.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

First win in five games Merilainen made 19 saves in a 2-1 win over Vancouver on Tuesday.

Impact The young netminder hadn't won since Jan. 3, so the win was a huge weight lifted off. Merilainen has played eight straight, but could get time off this week. There is a good chance free agent signee James Reimer will play this week, and Linus Ullmark (personal) skated Tuesday. Merilainen's future remains bright, and he could be sent down to the AHL for a more structured development experience.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Senators snap losing skid with 2-1 win over struggling Canucks

Artem Zub and Jordan Spence’s first-period goals, scored 15 seconds apart, were enough to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 win over the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday nig...

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Protecting home net Merilainen is drawing the home start against the Canucks on Tuesday, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

Impact Merilainen has seen workhorse usage since Linus Ullmark left the team for personal reasons. This will be the 23-year-old Merilainen's eighth consecutive start Tuesday -- he's 2-4-0 with a 3.56 GAA and an .853 save percentage over his last seven outings. The Finnish netminder should have a favorable matchup against a Vancouver club that lost in Montreal on Monday by a 6-3 score, while the Senators haven't played since Saturday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Allows trio of goals Saturday Merilainen turned away 18 of 21 shots on net in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Merilainen struggled across the middle of Saturday's contest as he allowed three consecutive goals en route to the loss. Overall, he now has a 6-10-0 record with a 3.48 GAA and an 866 save percentage across 17 appearances this season. The 23-year-old goaltender has lost each of his last three outings amidst the Senators' four-game losing streak. With Linus Ullmark (personal) still away from the team, Merilainen should continue to see a decent chunk of starts, but remains a risky option in fantasy.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Forsling, Verhaeghe each have goal and assist as Panthers beat Senators 3-2

Gustav Forsling and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist, and the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Expected to start Saturday Merilainen is slated to defend the home crease versus Florida on Saturday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Impact Merilainen has struggled of late, as he has been pulled in two of his last three starting assignments. Merilainen is 6-9-0 with a 3.50 GAA and an .867 save percentage, a far cry from last season, when he was 8-3-1 with a 1.99 GAA. The Panthers are 19th in NHL scoring, generating 3.02 goals per game.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bad performance in Colorado Merilainen allowed three goals on 18 shots in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Merilainen was initially pulled after giving up a goal to Cale Makar at 2:35 of the second period. That stood as the game-winner, but after Mads Sogaard gave up five goals in the middle frame, Merilainen returned to crease in the third and finished the contest. The Senators are in an untenable position in goal while Linus Ullmark (personal) is away from the team. Merilainen has allowed at least three goals in five of his last six outings and is now 6-9-0 with a 3.50 GAA and an .867 save percentage over 16 appearances. The Senators return home Saturday for another tough matchup against the Panthers.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Manson has 2 goals, 2 assists and a fight as Avalanche rout Senators 8-2

Defenseman Josh Manson had two goals, two assists and a fight as the Colorado Avalanche beat Ottawa 8-2 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory over the Senators

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Avalanche's Cale Makar Wires Home Wicked Wrist Shot To Chase Senators' Leevi Merilainen

JANUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

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

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