How Much of an Impact Does Goaltending Have on the Ottawa Senators’ Results?

Ottawa's apparent biggest weakness might not have been as consequential as we once thought.

By Shaan Malik · Silver Sevens

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Writer Shaan Malik argues the Ottawa Senators are among the NHL teams least impacted by goaltending under Travis Green.
Linus Ullmark has recorded a 7-1-0 record and a .945 save percentage through eight starts this season.
Backup goaltender Sam Ersson has achieved a 3-3-1 record and an .899 save percentage following four strong appearances.

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Writer Shaan Malik argues that the Ottawa Senators are among the NHL teams least impacted by goaltending across more than two seasons under head coach Travis Green. This perspective comes despite previous concerns about stabilizing the club's netminding heading into the 2026 offseason.

Ottawa's goaltending has rebounded after finishing near the bottom of the league in 5-on-5 and penalty kill saves last season, when starter Linus Ullmark logged an .891 save percentage. This season, Ullmark holds a 7-1-0 record with a .945 save percentage in eight starts, while backup Sam Ersson has posted a 3-3-1 record.

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