What Happened
The Ottawa Senators placed goaltender Linus Ullmark on injury reserve on Thursday and recalled Jonas Johansson from the Belleville Senators. Ullmark departed Wednesday's game in the third period with a lower-body strain after stopping a shot from former teammate Brady Tkachuk. Head coach Travis Green said Ullmark would be further evaluated on Thursday. It marked the second time this month Ullmark did not finish a start, having also left early against the Boston Bruins on Oct. 5.
Key Details
- Ullmark was injured in the third period Wednesday after stopping a shot from Brady Tkachuk.
- Green said Ullmark would undergo further evaluation on Thursday.
- Ullmark also left a start early against Boston on Oct. 5.
- Johansson, 31, has 105 NHL games of experience.
- Johansson played 25 games for Tampa Bay last season, recording 11 wins.
- Ullmark entered Wednesday at 6-1-0 with a 1.33 GAA and .945 save percentage.
What It Means
Ullmark had been among the league's stingiest goaltenders to open the season, so his absence removes a major strength from Ottawa's lineup. Johansson, who has prior NHL time with Tampa Bay, steps into the crease while the club awaits the results of Thursday's evaluation. The recurrence of a lower-body issue is a concern given Ullmark also exited early against Boston earlier in October.
What's Next
The Senators are expected to learn more about Ullmark's status following Thursday's evaluation, which will shape how long Johansson remains in the NHL crease.