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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

Joel Eriksson Ek's late goal lifts Wild past Senators 3-2

Joel Eriksson Ek scored with 23.1 seconds remaining to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Facing Wild Merilainen will be between the visiting pipes in Minnesota on Saturday, according to Jackson Starr of the Senators' official site.

Impact Merilainen will try and snap a three-game losing streak. He has sat on the bench in favor of Linus Ullmark for three straight games and will get his chance to redeem himself against the Wild, who will be missing newly-acquired Quinn Hughes from their lineup. Merilainen is 3-4-0 with a 3.36 GAA and an .876 save percentage across seven games this season. The Wild are 24th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.81 goals per game.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with third straight loss Merilainen stopped 23 of 26 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers, with New York's final tally getting scored into an empty net.

Impact The 23-year-old netminder has seen his workload pick up of late as he's started three of the last six games for the Sens, but the results haven't been there as Merilainen's lost all three starts, giving up nine goals on 79 shots (3.13 GAA and .886 save percentage) during the skid, but those numbers are actually an improvement on his 3.36 GAA and .876 save percentage for the season. Ottawa seems intent on making sure that Linus Ullmark doesn't get overworked, but Merilainen isn't inspiring much confidence when he does find himself in the crease.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panarin reaches 900 NHL points, Rangers beat Senators 4-2 for NHL-best 12th road victory

Artemi Panarin reached 900 NHL points with a goal and an assist and the New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursd...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Slated to start Thursday Merilainen was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, per TSN 1200 Ottawa, and is expected to start at home versus the Rangers on Thursday.

Impact Merilainen is 3-3-0 with a 3.40 GAA and an .874 save percentage in six starts this season. The Rangers are 27th in scoring this season, averaging 2.64 goals per game, but have been much stronger on the road, scoring 54 goals in 16 contests, tied with Dallas for the NHL lead.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fades late in St. Louis Merilainen made 27 saves in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Blues.

Impact Ottawa took a 2-1 lead into the third period, but Merilainen couldn't make it stick as a Jordan Kyrou tally early in the final frame launched the home side toward a victory. Merialinen has lost two straight starts on the heels of a three-start win streak, leveling his record at 3-3-0 on the season with a 3.40 GAA and .874 save percentage.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Kessel scores to help Blues beat Senators 4-3

Matthew Kessel and Pavel Buchnevich each scored in the third period to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

OTT@STL: Kyrou scores goal against Leevi Merilainen | St. Louis Blues Jordan Kyrou (STL) scores goal against Leevi Merilainen (OTT) to make it 2 - 2

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

Set to face St. Louis Merilainen is expected to start on the road against St. Louis on Friday, per Jackson Starr of the Senators' official site.

Impact Merilainen has a 3-2-0 record, 3.24 GAA and .875 save percentage in five appearances this year. He stopped 20 of 22 shots in his last start Monday, but a lack of offensive support resulted in that being a 2-1 loss to the Kings. The Blues rank 28th in goals per game with 2.63.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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