What Happened
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark will not dress for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings, head coach Travis Green told reporters pre-game. Green said Ullmark is fine and described the move as precautionary after Ullmark tweaked something in his previous start. Samuel Ersson is in line to make his first start with the Senators, with Jonas Johansson recalled from the AHL as backup. Forward Ridly Greig will make his season debut after serving a two-game suspension.
Key Details
- Ullmark left his start on Monday after tweaking something; Green said he is fine.
- Ersson is in line for his first start with Ottawa.
- Johansson was recalled from the AHL to back up.
- Johansson was acquired from Tampa Bay late last month.
- Ottawa lost Leevi Meriläinen on waivers to Vancouver.
- Greig returns from a two-game suspension for punching Sean Walker; Hodgson is a healthy scratch.
What It Means
Ullmark's absence leaves Ottawa turning to Ersson, who has yet to start for the club, with Johansson recalled as insurance. The Senators acquired Johansson after losing Meriläinen on waivers, so the goaltending depth is already being tested early. Greig's return adds a forward back into the lineup after his suspension carried over from last spring's playoffs.
What's Next
Ullmark's status will be evaluated again, according to Green, and his availability for upcoming games is not yet clear. Ersson is expected to start Tuesday against Detroit, with Johansson backing up.