Leevi Merilainen: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Senators’ Brady Tkachuk leaves game against Hurricanes for precautionary reasons

Matthew Tkachuk may be in trouble with Panthers head coach Paul Maurice after recent comments

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

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.

NHL News / ESPN / January 16

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 / The Hockey Writers / January 15

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 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.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Senators’ Merilainen’s Emergence Comes At Perfect Time

Stemming back to the offseason, goaltending was the biggest need to address for the Ottawa Senators. Coming into the 2024-25 season with Joonas Korpisalo and Anton Forsberg as the tandem wasn’t going to cut it, so general manager (GM) Steve Staios took a big swing and hit a home run by acquiring Linus Ullmark, who has been phenomenal.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12