The Ottawa Senators' season looked to be in danger of spiralling, but rookie goalie Leevi Merilainen has given them a new lease on life, says Adam Proteau.

You can debate which of the Senators’ needs — a scoring forward, another defenceman, possibly some goaltending help — is more pressing but the recent skid, about two months before the trade deadline, has amplified the need for general manager Steve Staios to make a move.

A lot of things had to happen for Leevi Merilainen to get this chance, but until further notice, the Ottawa Senators net belongs to him.

The Ottawa Senators prioritized goaltending last ... the Sens will need a reliable backup until Ullmark returns. Anton Forsberg has had a couple of strong outings, but overall, he hasn't been ...

Forsberg stopped 17 shots in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Sabres. It was a rough night for Ottawa in all three zones and Forsberg was hung out to dry, with Buffalo's final tally deflecting in off ...

Fresh off back-to-back road losses to Dallas and St. Louis, the Ottawa Senators returned home this weekend. It was an opportunity for the team to refuel prior to heading out once again Monday to face the Detroit Red Wings Tuesday evening.

Leevi Meriläinen was drafted 71st overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The Finnish netminder then spent time with Finland’s  Kärpät before moving to North America with the Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) in 2021-22.

Jack Quinn scored twice in the first period to propel the Sabres to their second straight victory, 4-0 on the road against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Ukko-Pekka

Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod also scored for the Sabres. Anton Forsberg stopped 17 shots for Ottawa. The Senators returned to the Canadian Tire Centre after a nine-game trip and nearly a month ...

Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod also scored for the Sabres. Anton Forsberg stopped 17 shots for Ottawa. The Senators returned to the Canadian Tire Centre after a nine-game trip and nearly a month ...