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On YouTubeOttawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1
Senators make backup-goaltender swap ahead of bout with Canadiens
The Senators continue to swap out their backup goalies.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / October 19
Senators Send Merilainen to AHL, Recall Mads Sogaard as Backup
The Ottawa Senators have announced that they have sent goaltender Leevi Merilainen to the American Hockey League (AHL) and have recalled Mads Sogaard, who is expected to take the backup job behind Linus Ullmark.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / September 5
Senators 2025-26 Player Preview: Leevi Merilainen
With the 2025-26 season approaching quickly, it is time to start looking at what the Ottawa Senators have to work with. They finally made it back to the playoffs, but this season is going to be about building off the success they found last season.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Senators sign rising goaltender to one-year extension
The Senators agreed to a one-year, $1.05MM contract extension with goaltender Leevi Merilainen before today’s qualifying offer deadline, the team said.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25
Senators Notes: First-Round Pick, Forsberg, Merilainen, Søgaard
After qualifying for the postseason for the first time since the 2016-17 season, speculation began that the Ottawa Senators could look to make a notable addition this summer to continue their winning ways.
Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / June 17
2025 Ottawa Senators Prospect Awards - Most Improved 
Let's cut to the chase here – Leevi Merilainen took this one, and it wasn't even close, with over 59% of the vote. The 22-year-old goaltender, after putting up a .906 save percentage in the AHL and a .913 in the ECHL, went many steps further this season.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19
Senators recall season's unsung hero for playoff run
The 22-year-old certainly impressed in his limited NHL action this season.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11
Senators recall Leevi Merilainen
The Senators announced Tuesday they’ve recalled goaltender Leevi Merilainen from AHL Belleville. They’re now carrying three goalies along with Anton Forsberg and Linus Ullmark.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / February 19
Ottawa Senators Prospect of the Week – Leevi Merilainen
While the Ottawa Senators were busy with the 4 Nations Face-Off last week, their prospects had a field day on the long weekend. Eight players recorded at least a point per game last week with four more falling just one below, and two of the three goalies who played recorded at least one shutout.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / February 4
Ottawa Senators Prospect of the Week – Leevi Merilainen
Good news, Ottawa Senators fans! Linus Ullmark is nearing his return to the net for the first time since Dec. 22. With him between the pipes, the Senators were a competitive team and able to rely on him to get them out of tough jams – something they hadn’t been able to do in the past.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2
Senators reassign goaltender with Linus Ullmark nearing return
The Senators still need to activate Ullmark off of injured reserve, which this move clears the space for.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 2
Three Takeaways as the Senators Dominate the Wild 6-0
The Ottawa Senators delivered an impressive 6-0 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night, wrapping up a perfect 4-0-0 homestand. With a dominant game across the board, the Senators had a standout night, from Leevi Merilainen’s shutout in net to their high-powered offense.
Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / February 1
Jake Sanderson, Leevi Merilainen fuel Senators in rout of Wild
Defenseman Jake Sanderson collected a goal and three assists and rookie Leevi Merilainen faced just 16 shots for his third shutout this season, lifting the Ottawa Senators to a 6-0 victory over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Saturday.
Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / January 29
Ottawa Senators News & Rumors: Ullmark, Merilainen, Anderson
In today’s Ottawa Senators News & Rumours report, I’ll take a look at two of the Senators top goalies. One is current, and the other is from the past.
Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / January 19
Rookie Goalie Keeping Senators Playoff Hopes Alive
While the Ottawa Senators navigate the second half of the regular season without their starting goalie, their playoff hopes remain alive. That's in no small part due to the play of their rookie goaltender Leevi Merilainen, who has helped the team bring their record to 23-18-4 through 45 games.
Ovi breaks one record, gets closer to Gretzky's
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators.
Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / January 14
Leevi Merilainen, Senators secure shutout win vs. Islanders
Leevi Merilainen authored his second shutout in three starts Tuesday night, recording 24 saves to lead the visiting Ottawa Senators to a 2-0 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 13
Rookie Goalie Guides Senators Past Streaking Stars
The Ottawa Senators ended the Dallas Stars' seven-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory, surprising one of the hottest teams in the NHL. Leading the effort for the Sens was their rookie goaltender Leevi Merilainen.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 12
Merilainen Leads Senators to 3-2 Victory Over Stars
The Ottawa Senators (21-18-3) defeated the Dallas Stars (27-14-1) by a score of 3-2, and with a strong performance from Leevi Merilainen, the Senators have moved to within just a point of the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 12
Senators end Stars' seven-game winning streak
Leevi Merilainen started for the second consecutive day and the 22-year-old rookie made 24 saves to help the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory against the visiting Dallas Stars on Sunday afternoon, ending their seven-game winning streak.
Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / January 12
Ottawa Senators Reach The NHL Mid-point With a Shutout Win
The Ottawa Senators won their 1100th regular season game in solid fashion Saturday as goalie Leevi Merilainen earned his first NHL shutout, making 30 saves in a 5-0 win in Pittsburgh.
Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / January 11
Sens pound Pens 5-0 in Leevi Merilainen's first shutout
Leevi Merilainen notched 30 saves for his first career shutout and Shane Pinto scored twice in the Ottawa Senators' 5-0 win over the host Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
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