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Drawing road start Merilainen will defend the road cage Tuesday versus the Islanders, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Impact After conceding four goals in a loss to Dallas in his first start in January, Merilainen has won back-to-back games, including a 29-save shutout over Pittsburgh on Saturday. The Islanders are tied for 26th in the league with 2.67 goals per game, but they've played better recently, having gone 3-0-0 on their most recent road trip.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins again Sunday Merilainen stopped 24 of 26 shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

Impact Merilainen started both halves of a back-to-back this weekend and won both games. It's telling that the Senators trusted a 22-year-old goalie, making just his eighth career appearance, more than Anton Forsberg despite the crowded part of the schedule. Merilainen has delivered when called upon this season, going 4-2-0 with a 2.34 GAA and a .913 save percentage while often facing moderately tough opponents. This was also his first home outing in 2024-25. The Senators have not revealed their goaltending plans for Tuesday's road game versus the Islanders at this time.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Merilainen comes up big in Senators' crease, again OTTAWA - At 186 pounds, Leevi Merilainen may not be the most physically imposing goalie, but his recent composure and poise have provided th...

JANUARY 13, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Merilainen impresses in home debut, Senators edge Stars 3-2 OTTAWA - One day after posting his first career shutout, Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 win over the Da...

JANUARY 13, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Merilainen makes 24 saves, Senators end Stars' winning streak at 7 with 3-2 victory

Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves in his Ottawa home debut and the Senators ended the Dallas Stars’ seven-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory Sunday night

JANUARY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting again Sunday Merilainen will patrol the home crease versus Dallas on Sunday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Impact Merilainen will play again after posting a 29-save shutout win against Pittsburgh on Saturday. He has a 3-2-0 record with a 2.42 GAA and a .911 save percentage across five NHL outings this season. Dallas ranks 10th in the league with 3.22 goals per game in 2024-25.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first career shutout Merilainen made 29 saves in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Ottawa scored three times in the first period, so the only real suspense in the game came from whether Merilainen would be able to secure his first NHL shutout. The 22-year-old has played well overall since making his season debut in late December, going 3-2-0 in five outings with a 2.42 GAA and .911 save percentage, and with Linus Ullmark (back) still lacking a timeline for his return, Merilainen should continue splitting the workload in the crease with Anton Forsberg for the Sens.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Pittsburgh Merilainen will guard the road goal versus the Penguins on Saturday, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

Impact Merilainen has allowed 11 goals on 95 shots en route to a 2-2-0 record in four NHL appearances this season. He surrendered four goals on 25 shots to Dallas on Jan. 2 in a 4-2 loss during his last outing. Pittsburgh ranks 14th in the league with 3.07 goals per game in 2024-25.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No help from his teammates Merilainen made 21 saves in a 4-2 loss to Dallas on Thursday.

Impact It was a tough night for Merilainen, who had won both of his starts so far this season. But his mates mustered just 13 shots on Jake Oettinger at the other end of the ice, and no goalie can win with that little effort from his teammates. Anton Forsberg, who hadn't dressed for six games due to a lower-body injury, returned as his backup and will likely get the team's next start.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Dallas Merilainen will tend the twine for Thursday's road game against Dallas, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Impact Merilainen has been inconsistent over his last few appearances, going 2-1-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .900 save percentage across his last three outings. Although he'll draw the start for the third time in the Senators' last five games, head coach Travis Green said that Anton Forsberg (lower body) will dress as the backup for Thursday's matchup, so Merilainen's opportunities will likely decrease soon.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing vs. Minnesota Merilainen stopped 30 of 31 shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact The 22-year-old netminder has made three appearances this season and has posted a solid 2-1-0 record while giving up two of fewer goals in two of those outings. His save percentage isn't very high since he posted a figure below the .860 mark in his first two outings, though, so there's not enough evidence to assess what he might bring to the table. However, this was certainly an improved effort compared to his previous two outings.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Sunday Merilainen is set to start on the road against Minnesota on Sunday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Impact Merilainen stopped 12 of 14 shots in 36:39 of ice time last Sunday and was charged for the loss in the 3-1 defeat to Edmonton. He also has turned aside 21 of 25 shots in a 5-4 overtime victory over Vancouver this campaign. The Wild have an impressive 22-10-4 record, though they are middling in terms of goals per game, tying for 20th with 2.94.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Friday Merilainen was called up from AHL Belleville on Friday.

Impact Merilainen has started the last two games as Linus Ullmark (back) and Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) have both been out of action. Merilainen is 1-1-0 this season, allowing six goals on 39 shots. He could get another start in Winnipeg on Saturday if Ullmark and Forsberg are both unable to go.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Merilainen was loaned to AHL Belleville on Monday.

Impact Merilainen entered Sunday's game against the Oilers at the start of the second period after Linus Ullmark (upper body) exited the matchup. Merilainen took the loss in the relief appearance and will head to the minors ahead of the NHL's Christmas break, which could signal that Ullmark or Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) could return to action following the layoff.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in relief appearance Merilainen stopped 12 of 14 shots in relief of Linus Ullmark (upper body) in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact The Senators tied the game at 1-1 early in the second period, but Merilainen gave up goals to Zach Hyman and Adam Henrique en route to taking the loss in his relief appearance. With due respect to the 22-year-old Merilainen, Ullmark's injury has put the Senators' goaltending depth in a worst-case scenario -- Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) is also out, and the team is on its longest road trip of the season. Merilianen has given up six goals on 39 shots across his two appearances. If both Ullmark and Forsberg are unavailable when the Senators' schedule resumes Saturday in Winnipeg, Merilainen would temporarily take over as the No. 1 goalie, and Mads Sogaard would likely rise to the NHL to fill the backup role.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins in overtime Merilainen allowed four goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Merilainen allowed the Canucks to bounce back from three deficits but still came away with the win when Jake Sanderson scored 13 seconds into the extra session. This was Merilainen's first NHL appearance since the 2022-23 season, and he earned his first career win. The 22-year-old has been backing up the red-hot Linus Ullmark since Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) went down with an injury last weekend. Don't expect Merilainen to get many starts, though he could make an appearance when the Senators resume their schedule and road trip with games in Winnipeg next Saturday and Minnesota next Sunday.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ottawa Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen gets start against Vancouver Canucks VANCOUVER - Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen gets his first start of the season and third of his NHL career when Ottawa visits the Vancouver...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • THESTAR.COM

Starting in Vancouver Merilainen will guard the road net Saturday against the Canucks, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Impact It'll be the first start of the year for Merilainen. The 22-year-old netminder last appeared in the NHL in 2022, when he went 0-1-1 while stopping 43 of 49 shots across two games. Merilainen will be tasked with facing a Vancouver team that's averaging 3.09 goals per game this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from minors Merilainen was recalled from AHL Belleville on Sunday.

Impact Merilainen will accompany Ottawa on the team's four-game road trip before the holiday break. Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) didn't make his scheduled start against Pittsburgh on Saturday after suffering an injury while warming up for the game. With Forsberg staying behind for the trip, Linus Ullmark will likely see an increased workload.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL affiliate Merilainen was sent down to AHL Belleville on Friday.

Impact Merilainen was recalled Tuesday to back up Anton Forsberg as Linus Ullmark (strain) was unable to play. Merilaninen was 2-1-0 with a 3.47 GAA and an .852 save percentage with Belleville this season, before his recall.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Merilainen was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday to serve as the backup against Utah, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Impact Merilainen's promotion comes as Anton Forsberg was confirmed as the starter Tuesday while Linus Ullmark (strain) remains on the shelf. With the team calling Ullmark day-to-day and no back-to-backs on the short-term schedule, Merilainen is unlikely to see any starts while up in the NHL.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Merilainen (groin) will be in the lineup for Sunday's preseason contest against Pittsburgh.

Impact Merilainen had been unable to practice for most of training camp after injuring his groin during Ottawa's rookie camp. However, he could get his first game action of the preseason in Sunday's matchup. Merilainen will probably begin the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Belleville.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to take part in camp Merilainen has not participated in training camp yet due to a groin injury that occurred during rookie camp, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Impact Merilainen was expected to compete with Mads Sogaard for the No. 1 goaltending gig with AHL Belleville, but it's unclear when the former will be ready to return. Merilainen appeared in two NHL contests with Ottawa during the 2022-23 campaign, going 0-1-1 with an .878 save percentage and a 4.23 GAA. The 22-year-old was a third-round selection by Ottawa in the 2020 NHL Draft.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin issue Merilainen is dealing with a groin injury that isn't expected to be serious, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Impact It's unclear when Merilainen suffered the injury, but it doesn't look to be a long-term concern. The 22-year-old goalie is likely to spend much of this season at AHL Belleville as a No. 3 option in goal for the Senators' organization. Linus Ullmark and Anton Forsberg are likely to get the bulk of the NHL starts.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Merilainen was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.

Impact Merilainen was called up as the backup with the Senators' top two goalies out Saturday. The 21-year-old will probably not be called back up if Joonas Korpisalo (illness) heads west on the team's road trip.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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