Ottawa has recalled goalies Mads Sogaard and Leevi Meilainen from the Belleville Senators (AHL), which is likely a sign that Linus Ullmark's injury will keep him out of the lineup. Ullmark suffered an upper-body injury in the team's final game before the holiday break, exiting the contest after one period.
Ottawa has recalled goalies Mads Sogaard and Leevi Meilainen from the Belleville Senators (AHL), which is likely a sign that Linus Ullmark's injury will keep him out of the lineup. Ullmark suffered an upper-body injury in the team's final game before the holiday break, exiting the contest after one period.
Lycksell played one game with the Flyers this season but has predominantly been in the AHL. The 25-year-old forward has an impressive 24 points (9G / 15A) in 25 games with the Lehigh-Valley Phantoms (AHL).
Eller is battling an illness and will be shut down until after the Christmas break. The 35-year-old Eller has 13 points (6G / 7A) in 33 games this season, including six points (2G / 4A) in 16 games with the Capitals.
The red-hot Senators are riding a season-best four-game winning streak and will roll with Ullmark for a fifth consecutive contest on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. After starting the season with an ugly .881 SV% in his first 13 outings (4-7-1), Ullmark has been tremendous, allowing three or fewer goals in eight straight (7-0-1) and posting a sublime .956 SV%. The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -125 road favorites against a Flames club coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins.
The red-hot Senators are riding a season-best four-game winning streak and will likely roll with Ullmark for a fifth consecutive contest on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. After starting the season with an ugly .881 SV% in his first 13 outings (4-7-1), Ullmark has been tremendous, allowing three or fewer goals in eight straight (7-0-1) and posting a sublime .956 SV%. The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -125 road favorites against a Flames club coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins.
The Senators are suddenly amongst the hottest teams in the NHL, winning five of their last six, in part to strong play from Ullmark, who will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old Ullmark has a 2.52 GAA and .910 SV% in 20 appearances this season (10-7-2) and has been outstanding lately, allowing three or fewer goals in seven straight (6-0-1) while posting an excellent .950 SV%. The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -125 road favorites against a Kraken club coming off a 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Senators are suddenly amongst the hottest teams in the NHL, winning five of their last six, in part to strong play from Ullmark, who will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old Ullmark has a 2.52 GAA and .910 SV% in 20 appearances this season (10-7-2) and has been outstanding lately, allowing three or fewer goals in seven straight (6-0-1) while posting an excellent .950 SV%. The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -125 road favorites against a Kraken club coming off a 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
With Curtis Lazar (knee) and Tomas Tatar (undisclosed) returning to the Devils' lineup on Tuesday, Justin Dowling and Kurtis MacDermid will be healthy scratches. The 30-year-old MacDermid has played 14 games this season, averaging 5:26 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.
