In a disappointing turn of events for the Ottawa Senators, Linus Ullmark will once again be missing from the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Utah Hockey Club. This news comes as a blow to the team, who have already been without their star goaltender since October 12th. Head coach Green has revealed that Ullmark is dealing with a strain, which has kept him sidelined for longer than initially expected.
To fill the void left by Ullmark’s absence, the Senators will once again turn to Anton Forsberg between the pipes. Forsberg, who has been holding down the fort in Ullmark’s stead, will be looking to improve upon his 1-1-0 record with a .863 save percentage and a 4.16 goals-against average.
In a bid to bolster their goaltending depth, the Senators have recalled Leevi Merilainen from the AHL’s Belleville Senators to serve as Forsberg’s backup. This move comes as the team prepares to face off against the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday night.
Despite Ullmark’s absence, there is some good news for Senators fans as both Thomas Chabot and Shane Pinto will be in the lineup for Tuesday’s game. The duo missed the team’s morning skate but are expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming match.
The injury to Ullmark has put a damper on the excitement surrounding his debut in Ottawa. The goaltender, who was acquired from the Boston Bruins in June, recently signed a lucrative four-year, $33 million contract extension with the Senators. Ullmark has shown promise in his limited action this season, posting a .914 save percentage and a 2.58 goals-against average through two games.
Meanwhile, in other Senators news, forward Matthew Highmore has cleared waivers and will be assigned to AHL Belleville. Highmore, who had been on injured reserve since the preseason, will look to regain his form with the farm team after a successful stint with the AHL Senators last season.
As the Senators continue to navigate through the ups and downs of the season, fans will be eagerly awaiting Ullmark’s return to the crease in hopes that he can provide a much-needed boost to the team’s goaltending. For now, Forsberg will look to hold down the fort as the Senators face off against the Utah Hockey Club without their star netminder.