Linus Ullmark Nearing Return As Senators’ Goaltending Concerns Suddenly Fade (For Now)

Ottawa Senators starting goaltender Linus Ullmark appears ready to return from a lower-body injury, potentially as soon as Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. Ullmark was fully participating in practice, has been officially removed from injured reserve, and the club reassigned goaltender Jonas Johansson to the AHL Belleville Senators to clear a roster spot.

Ullmark had been sidelined since October 21 after suffering an injury against the Florida Panthers. In his absence, backup goaltender Samuel Ersson stepped up to win three consecutive starts, stopping 30 of 32 shots in a recent 4-2 win against the Utah Mammoth.