What Happened
The Ottawa Senators recalled goaltender Jonas Johansson from AHL Belleville on Tuesday, hours before a road game against the Detroit Red Wings. The move followed an injury concern for Linus Ullmark, who head coach Travis Green said tweaked something a little bit in a win over the Boston Bruins. Samuel Ersson played the third period of that victory. In a corresponding move, Ottawa loaned defenceman Jorian Donovan to Belleville.
Key Details
- Johansson was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
- Ullmark tweaked something in a win over the Boston Bruins, per coach Travis Green.
- Samuel Ersson played the third period of that Boston game.
- Johansson was acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning late last month.
- Ottawa lost Leevi Meriläinen on waivers to the Vancouver Canucks.
- Johansson allowed six goals in two AHL games last weekend.
- Johansson had a 3.29 GAA and .884 save percentage in 25 games with Tampa Bay last season.
- Defenceman Jorian Donovan was loaned to Belleville.
What It Means
Ullmark's status is uncertain after he left the Boston game, leaving Ottawa to add goaltending depth before facing Detroit. Johansson, acquired from Tampa Bay after Leevi Meriläinen was claimed by Vancouver, gives the Senators another option alongside Samuel Ersson. Johansson's recent AHL results and last season's numbers with the Lightning suggest he is a depth addition rather than a clear starter.
What's Next
The Senators play the Red Wings on Tuesday, and Ullmark's availability for that game has not been announced. Johansson could dress as backup or start depending on Ullmark's status. Further updates on Ullmark's condition are expected from the team.