Player Discussion Linus Ullmark (G)

[OD99]

In more or less the same vein, I wonder when they will start Merilainen in a game? I think they have a back-to-back coming up soon. Just curious.

It's hard to say. Linus wasnt scheduled to go back-to-back against the Pens, but had a great night.

He had 2 full days off (3 if we count the day of the game against the Kraken) and then a normal cadence for the Flames and tonight against the 'Nucks.

If he feels fresh enough, I don't see why he doesn't go again against the Oilers before a week off. They can decide if, after that break, he can go back-to-back again against the Jets and the Wild (very short trip, same time zone).

3 days off again before back-to-back against the Blues and Stars.

In modern times, that is a crazy workload for a goalie, but with some many days off, and how important this is, I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't get another back-to-back or 2 before this road trip is over.

Then again, what the heck to I know? It's all speculation and up to analytics and Ullmark.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Ullmark got a well deserved rest. He's getting rode pretty hard

 

[maclean]

What happened to him last night?

 

[NyQuil]

What happened to him last night?

Back tightness.

He finished the period which hopefully means it isn’t too serious.

 

[Senovision]

"(Ullmark's) back tightened, so we felt it was best if he came out," Green said following Sunday's loss, per TSN's Claire Hanna. The Senators don't play again until Saturday, meaning more about the former Vezina Trophy winner's status will be known later this week.