Linus Ullmark: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL Rumors: Talks on 2 Oilers Trades, Matthews to Sharks, Ullmark Out

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Elliotte Friedman went into detail on two possible trades for the Edmonton Oilers. One is with a player on the main roster, and another is for one who was just placed on waivers.

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Senators' Playoff Hopes Take Hit After Goalie's Leave of Absence

The Ottawa Senators are one of many teams in the hunt for a postseason spot in the Eastern Conference. Just one point back of the final Wild Card spot, the Sens are right in the hunt.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / December 29

Linus Ullmark Takes Leave Of Absence

The Ottawa Senators have announced that Linus Ullmark is taking a leave of absence from the team for personal reasons. Given the nature of "personal reasons", no timeline or additional details about the reason are available.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 29

Around the NHL: Matthew Schaefer pushing for spot on Team Canada, Senators’ Ullmark takes leave of absence

Welcome back to the final around the NHL segment of 2025. The new year is upon us, the NHL season is almost at the half-way mark, and this week is a very eventful one thanks to roster submissions for the upcoming Olympics.

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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.

Linus Ullmark News / Field Level Media / December 28

Senators G Linus Ullmark taking leave of absence

The Ottawa Senators announced Sunday that goaltender Linus Ullmark is beginning a leave of absence for personal reasons. "Linus has the full support of our organization during this time," Senators president of hockey operations and general manager Steve Staios said in a statement.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28

Senators Lose Starting Goalie Indefinitely For Personal Reasons

The Ottawa Senators announced Sunday that goaltender Linus Ullmark is taking a leave of absence from the team for personal reasons. General manager Steve Staios confirmed the decision, stating the organization fully supports Ullmark and will not provide further details out of respect for his privacy.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / December 28

Senators’ Linus Ullmark taking leave of absence for personal reasons

The Ottawa Senators will be without Linus Ullmark for the immediate future after announcing Sunday that the veteran goaltender will be taking a leave of absence from the team for personal reasons.

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Linus Ullmark News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

Senators Announce Linus Ullmark Taking Leave of Absence for Personal Reasons

The Ottawa Senators announced today, Dec. 28, that goaltender Linus Ullmark will be taking a personal leave of absence. General manager Steve Staios stated, “Linus has the full support of the organization during this time.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29

Senators’ Linus Ullmark taking leave of absence, out indefinitely

The Senators announced Sunday that starting goaltender Linus Ullmark will be taking a leave of absence from the team for personal reasons. “Linus has the full support of our organization during this time,” general manager Steve Staios said.

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NHL News / Silver Seven / December 24

Sens Grab Holiday Point in 3-2 OT Loss

The holiday season is upon us and the Sens deserve a little break, but first, they needed to get through an important game against their divisional rivals with hopes of gaining some ground in the standings.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Ullmark & Tkachuk Lead Senators to 4-0 Win Over Penguins

The Ottawa Senators defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 on Dec. 18. The Penguins are continuing to slide down the standings with seven losses in a row now, while the Senators are on their way out of a 3-7-0 slump, now winning three of their last four games.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

Father Time 2025: Are Connor McDavid, Binnington and others on the decline?

We know that Father Time is undefeated, an inevitable force that slows speed bursts, freezes reflexes and takes sledgehammers to knees.

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Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / November 27

What is Linus Ullmark’s process in the shootout?

A lot changed in the NHL following the season-long lockout in 2004-05. For goaltenders, the most significant change was the introduction of the shootout.

Ottawa 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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Senators’ Linus Ullmark takes accountability for controversial postgame comments

It was nothing short of a frustrating loss for the Ottawa Senators earlier this week, as the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks scored a whopping seven goals against them as part of a 7-3 blowout victory in the Windy City.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

The Senators are smart to manage Linus Ullmark’s minutes amidst a condensed schedule

The Ottawa Senators are off to a solid start to their 2025-26 season as they look to build upon the momentum they generated last season and make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second year in a row.

Ottawa Senators News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Linus Ullmark’s Unexpected Action Draws Attention After Senators’ Win

The Ottawa Senators dominated the Washington Capitals 7–1 on Saturday night, but it wasn’t just the scoreline that turned heads. Late in the second period, with Ottawa holding a 4–0 lead, a scrum erupted behind the Capitals' net.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 14

Watch: Linus Ullmark helps crush Bruins' playoff hopes with incredible save

For the Bruins, this is an absolutely gigantic loss and really puts them in a tough position to make the playoffs.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 3

Watch: Incredible save prevents Capitals' Ovechkin from scoring

Watch: Incredible save prevents Capitals' Alex Ovechkin from inching closer to record

Senators goalie Linus Ullmark prevented Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin from inching closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record with an incredible save on Monday.

Capitals sign Charlie Lindgren to three-year extension

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