What Happened
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green told reporters that Linus Ullmark will start in net against the New Jersey Devils on Monday Night Hockey. Defencemen Artem Zub and Jake Sanderson remain sidelined, so Ottawa will keep the same lineup. Ullmark has won all four of his starts this season, posting a .942 save percentage and 1.34 goals-against average. Zub is still recovering from a knee injury suffered in last year's post-season, and Sanderson re-aggravated a lower-body injury in the season opener.
Key Details
- Ullmark is undefeated in four starts with a .942 save percentage and 1.34 goals-against average.
- Zub has not played this season while recovering from a knee injury from last year's post-season.
- Sanderson re-aggravated a lower-body injury in Ottawa's season opener.
- Hoyt Stanley stays in the lineup for his third career NHL game; he has two penalty minutes and no points.
- Puck drop is 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet+.
What It Means
Ottawa continues to lean on Ullmark, whose four wins and .942 save percentage have covered for a blue line missing two regulars. Zub's absence dates back to last year's post-season, while Sanderson's setback came in the opener, leaving the Senators to dress a young defence corps and give Stanley more NHL minutes than expected.
What's Next
The Senators play the Devils on Monday before Zub and Sanderson can be evaluated for a return. Ottawa has not provided timelines for either defenceman, so Stanley is expected to remain in the lineup while both are out.