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.

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.

A lot of things had to happen for Leevi Merilainen to get this chance, but until further notice, the Ottawa Senators net belongs to him.

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,

The Ottawa Senators prioritized goaltending last ... the Sens will need a reliable backup until Ullmark returns. Anton Forsberg has had a couple of strong outings, but overall, he hasn't been ...

Fresh off back-to-back road losses to Dallas and St. Louis, the Ottawa Senators returned home this weekend. It was an opportunity for the team to refuel prior to heading out once again Monday to face the Detroit Red Wings Tuesday evening.

Jack Quinn scored twice in the first period to propel the Sabres to their second straight victory, 4-0 on the road against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Ukko-Pekka

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.

Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod also scored for the Sabres. Anton Forsberg stopped 17 shots for Ottawa. The Senators returned to the Canadian Tire Centre after a nine-game trip and nearly a month ...

Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod also scored for the Sabres. Anton Forsberg stopped 17 shots for Ottawa. The Senators returned to the Canadian Tire Centre after a nine-game trip and nearly a month ...

The Ottawa Senators will turn to their version of the Finnish Flash on Hockey Day in Canada . As the Senators prepare to kick off Hockey Night in Canada ‘s 25th annual version of the celebration of the game loved by millions of people in this country,

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