Senators will have to lean on Leevi Merilainen in divisional battle against Bruins
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,
Senators' Leevi Merilainen: Slated to face Boston
Merilainen is expected to start at home against Boston on Saturday, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa. It will be Merilainen's fifth straight start, and it's not hard to see why Ottawa keeps going back to him.
Can 22-Year-Old Goalie Leevi Merilainen Keep The Ottawa Senators In Playoff Contention?
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.
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.
Senators' Leevi Merilainen: Between pipes against Caps
Merilainen will tend the twine for Thursday's home matchup with Washington, Graeme Nichols of The Hockey News reports.
Leevi Merilainen Stays Hot As Ottawa Senators Blank New York Islanders 2-0
After starting the new year with a four-game losing streak, the Ottawa Senators have rebounded with three wins in a row. They beat the New York Islanders 2-0 on Tuesday night at UBS Arena. 22-year-old rookie Leevi Merilainen continues to be the hot hand for the Sens, making 23 saves for the shutout, Ottawa's sixth of the season, all on the road.
Advanced-Data Hints That Ottawa Senators Goalie Leevi Merilainen May Have Staying Power
Their respective injuries put the Senators' goaltending depth to the test and thrust Mads Sogaard and Leevi Merilainen into the limelight. Interestingly, Sogaard received the first opportunity to take the ball and run with it following the team's Christmas break.
Ottawa Senators Prospect of the Week – Leevi Merilainen
When Linus Ullmark injured his back in the first period against the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 22, many of the Ottawa Senators’ worst fears were realized.
Ottawa Senators Postgame: Merilainen Leads the Way, Again!
In a defensive battle, the Ottawa Senators managed to play a detail-oriented game to come away with their third win in a row. The post Ottawa Senators Postgame: Merilainen Leads the Way, Again! appeared first on Ottawa Hockey Now.
Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goalies scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen to reach 179
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the ...
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Leevi Merilainen's emergence with the Senators could leave club with crowded crease
When Ullmark is ready, and there is no timetable for his return, Steve Staios, the club’s president of hockey operations and ...
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Merilainen quickly making name for himself in Senators net
Merilainen, who played for Allen of the ECHL and Belleville of the American Hockey League in 2023-24 and began this season as the Senators' fourth-string goaltender, is the second goalie in Ottawa ...
Leevi Merilainen and Adam Gaudette lead Senators to 2-0 win against Islanders
Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games and the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 2-0 ...
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Leevi Merilainen helps save the day as Senators win third straight
Leevi Merilainen is the Ottawa Senators’ new Zero Hero. The rookie goaltender made 23 stops for his second shutout in his ...
The Sens Nation Podcast: Leevi-Mania Continues, Jakob Chychrun's Return To Ottawa, Our Interview With Blake Montgomery
Leevi Merilainen has allowed zero goals in regulation in three of his past four games. So what happens when Linus Ullmark ...
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 ...