Linus Ullmark has returned to form since mental health break

After a turbulent 2025-26 season, Ullmark is 5-0 with a .948 SV% as the Senators are one of the NHL’s top teams.

By Kyle Morton · Daily Faceoff

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 3:37 PM

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Linus Ullmark has returned to dominant form for Ottawa following a previous mental health leave of absence.
Ullmark opened the season with a 5-0-0 record, a .948 save percentage, and a 1.27 goals against average.
The Ottawa Senators sit atop the Atlantic Division with a 5-1-0 record despite several major player injuries.

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Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark has returned to top form following a mental health leave taken during the 2025-26 season. Starting the 2026-27 campaign with a 5-0-0 record, a .948 save percentage, and a 1.27 goals against average, Ullmark has emerged as an early Vezina Trophy contender while backstopping Ottawa to first place in the Atlantic Division.

His dominant play has helped stabilize the Senators despite significant roster challenges, including injuries to defensemen Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub, and the summer trade departure of former captain Brady Tkachuk.

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Linus Ullmark has returned to form since mental health break

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