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Linus Ullmark a driving force behind Senators’ success

The Ottawa Senators are off to a stellar start in 2026-27, with a 6-2-0 record through their first eight games. A big part of that success has been goaltender…

By Daily Faceoff · Yardbarker

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:00 PM

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Linus Ullmark has powered the Ottawa Senators to a 6-2-0 start with stellar early-season goaltending.
Ullmark holds a 6-1-0 record, a 1.88 goals against average, and a .945 save percentage.
Senators reporter Brent Wallace argues Ullmark is the decisive reason for Ottawa's strong early performance.

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Goaltender Linus Ullmark has played a central role in the Ottawa Senators' strong 6-2-0 start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Across seven appearances, Ullmark has earned six wins while posting a 1.88 goals against average and a .945 save percentage, ranking third in the league in both categories.

On Daily Faceoff LIVE, analyst Brent Wallace credited Ullmark as the primary reason for Ottawa's early record, noting he looks in Vezina Trophy form. Wallace highlighted that the goaltending has compensated for offensive struggles, citing quiet starts from André Burakovsky and Dylan Cozens.

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