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Senators will have to lean on Leevi Merilainen in divisional battle against Bruins
A victory against the Bruins is paramount because the Senators can move into the final wild-card spot in the East with a win over Boston and begin to close the gap with the rest of the division. That’s why it makes sense for the club to stick with Merilainen.
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.
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.
Senators' Leevi Merilainen: Saddled with overtime loss
Merilainen turned aside 27 of 28 shots faced during Thursday's 1-0 home loss to the Capitals. Merilainen stood tall against the vaunted Capitals before surrendering Alex Ovechkin's 874th career goal in overtime.
Advanced-Data Hints That Ottawa Senators Goalie Leevi Merilainen May Have Staying Power
According to the advanced goaltending data at Evolving-Hockey, Merilainen has stopped 4.56 goals more than expected (GSAx) based on the quality of shots he has faced. Dustin Wolf (13.44 GSAx in 23 games) and the highly regarded Yaroslav Askarov (6.43 in 8 games) are the only rookie goaltenders who have stopped more.
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.
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.
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.
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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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 ...
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Leevi Merilainen's emergence with the Senators could leave club with crowded crease
Leevi Merilainen has become a net gain for the Ottawa Senators. Just when it looked like the Senators were headed in the ...
Merilainen and 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.
NHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Goalie Pickups Jan. 16 - Leave It To Leevi
Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen is expected to start with a three-game winning streak, including two shutouts.
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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 ...
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 ...