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Ersson’s recent play has Senators fans breathing a sigh of relief

Although it may have taken a bit longer than he'd have liked, Samuel Ersson is beginning to find his confidence between the pipes for the Ottawa Senators. Since…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:15 PM
Ersson’s recent play has Senators fans breathing a sigh of relief
Key Things to Know
  • SenShot reports goaltender Samuel Ersson has stabilized his play with two consecutive strong starts for Ottawa.
  • Ersson stopped 45 of 47 shots across recent wins against the San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres.
  • The turnaround followed a rocky start where Ersson went winless and allowed 15 goals in three games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ottawa Senators goaltender Samuel Ersson has rebounded from a difficult start to the season by winning two consecutive games. SenShot's Alicia Racine writes that Ersson has begun finding his confidence in net after going winless and conceding 15 goals on 87 shots across his first three starts with the franchise.

Ersson's resurgence began on October 31 when he made 22 saves in a 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. He followed that performance with a 23-save effort during a 2-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres, stepping up while primary starter Linus Ullmark remains sidelined with a lower-body injury.

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