Ullmark’s Vezina hopes are far from over despite injury setback

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark is expected to return against the Washington Capitals after missing eight games with a lower-body injury. Writer Alicia Racine argues that despite the setback, Ullmark remains a viable contender for the Vezina Trophy this season.

Before his injury, Ullmark recorded seven wins in eight games, leading the league with a 1.33 goals-against average and .945 save percentage. Racine notes that Ullmark previously won the award playing just 49 games with the Boston Bruins in 2022-23.