Leevi Meriläinen

Two Canadian teams, two losses — were these games about bad breaks, or the kind of mistakes the NHL never forgives?

Can the Senators turn heartbreak into growth, or will late-game lapses continue to cost Ottawa precious points?

Can the Senators take positives from a 4–2 loss to the Rangers, or is this another warning sign about where their season is heading?

Brady Tkachuk returned and the Sens led after two—yet it still wasn’t enough. Another third-period collapse. What’s going wrong?

The Senators played the right road game in L.A.—structure, patience, pushback. One unlucky bounce made all the difference.

Can Tim Stutzle’s heroics and Shane Pinto’s timely goal show the Senators have what it takes to topple Boston’s streak?

Young goalie Leevi Meriläinen is quietly shaping the Senators’ season, proving depth and calm in net can tilt big games.