What Happened
Linus Ullmark left Wednesday's game against the Florida Panthers after going down on the ice following a third-period save on a Brady Tkachuk shot off the rush. The Senators goaltender was helped off by a trainer and teammate Claude Giroux with an apparent lower-body injury. Ullmark had stopped 16 of 17 shots before departing, and Samuel Ersson took over in relief. A scrum broke out near the Ottawa bench during the stoppage.
Key Details
- Ullmark stayed down after a save on Brady Tkachuk's rush shot and was helped off the ice.
- He stopped 16 of 17 shots before exiting; Samuel Ersson replaced him.
- It is the second time this month Ullmark has left a start early, after Oct. 5 vs. Boston.
- Coach Travis Green said Ullmark tweaked something in the Boston game.
- Ullmark entered Wednesday at 6-1-0 with a 1.33 GAA and .945 save percentage.
What It Means
Ullmark's early exit is a concern for an Ottawa team that has already seen him unable to finish a start once this month. His numbers before Wednesday were among the strongest on the season, so any absence would put more workload on Ersson. The Senators have not announced the nature or severity of the injury.
What's Next
The Senators are expected to provide an update on Ullmark's status. His availability will determine how much Ersson starts in the games ahead.