Senators, Islanders and Merilainen

Advanced-Data Hints That Ottawa Senators Goalie Leevi Merilainen May Have Staying Power
According to the advanced goaltending data at Evolving-Hockey, Merilainen has stopped 4.56 goals more than expected (GSAx) based on the quality of shots he has faced. Dustin Wolf (13.44 GSAx in 23 games) and the highly regarded Yaroslav Askarov (6.43 in 8 games) are the only rookie goaltenders who have stopped more.
Leevi Merilainen, Senators secure shutout win vs. Islanders
Leevi Merilainen authored his second shutout in three starts Tuesday night, recording 24 saves to lead the visiting Ottawa Senators to a 2-0 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y.
Senators' Leevi Merilainen: Blanks Isles for second shutout
Blanks Isles for second shutout
Can 22-Year-Old Goalie Leevi Merilainen Keep The Ottawa Senators In Playoff Contention?
A lot of things had to happen for Leevi Merilainen to get this chance, but until further notice, the Ottawa Senators net belongs to him.
Merilainen and Gaudette lead Senators to 2-0 win against Islanders
Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games and the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 2-0.
Merilainen makes 24 saves, Senators blank Islanders
ELMONT, N.Y. -- Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves for the Ottawa Senators in a 2-0 win against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Tuesday. It was Merilainen's second shutout in his past three starts. He made 29 saves in a 5-0 win at the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
Leevi Merilainen helps save the day as Senators win third straight
Leevi Merilainen is the Ottawa Senators’ new Zero Hero. The rookie goaltender made 23 stops for his second shutout in his last three games as the Senators extended their winning streak to three straight with a 2-0 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night at UBS Arena.
Merilainen makes 24 saves, Senators end Stars’ winning streak at 7 with 3-2 victory
Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves in his Ottawa home debut and the Senators ended the Dallas Stars’ seven-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory Sunday night
Ottawa Senators Prospect of the Week – Leevi Merilainen
When Linus Ullmark injured his back in the first period against the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 22, many of the Ottawa Senators’ worst fears were realized.
Senators' Leevi Merilainen: Drawing road start
Merilainen will defend the road cage Tuesday versus the Islanders, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa. After conceding four goals in a loss to Dallas in his first start in January, Merilainen has won back-to-back games,
Leevi Merilainen Stays Hot As Ottawa Senators Blank New York Islanders 2-0
After starting the new year with a four-game losing streak, the Ottawa Senators have rebounded with three wins in a row. They beat the New York Islanders 2-0 on Tuesday night at UBS Arena. 22-year-old rookie Leevi Merilainen continues to be the hot hand for the Sens,
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Leevi Merilainen's emergence with the Senators could leave club with crowded crease
Leevi Merilainen has become a net gain for the Ottawa Senators. Just when it looked like the Senators were headed in the ...
Rookie Goalie Guides Senators Past Streaking Stars
The Ottawa Senators ended the Dallas Stars' seven-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory, surprising one of the hottest teams in the NHL. Leading the effort for ...
The Sens Nation Podcast: Ottawa Senators Pound Pittsburgh, Re-Sign Ridly Greig, and Leevi Merilainen Thrives Early
We discuss everything happening in Sens Nation, including the signing of 22-year-old winger Ridly Greig to a four-year deal ...