Linus Ullmark

Maple Leafs find structure and confidence, Senators show promise but are still learning—NHL discipline wins the day before the Olympic break.

Canadian teams show clear trajectories: Ottawa and Toronto steady, Montreal encouraged, Winnipeg competitive, and Vancouver stuck in a rut.

Canadian teams grabbed points Saturday, but wins came with warning signs — resilience, mistakes, and the thin line between momentum & danger.

Linus Ullmark’s back in the crease, and the Senators are hoping his steady presence is the spark they’ve been missing.

Hellebuyck speaks up for Ullmark: mental health isn’t a storyline. Listen first, judge later—or not at all.

If the Senators had league-average goaltending, would they still be near the top of the Atlantic instead of chasing the standings again?

From Bolduc’s breakout to McDavid's magic, Ullmark’s shutout to Calgary’s clutch surge—Canadian teams made moments that mattered last night.

Was this Linus Ullmark shutout the clearest sign yet that the Senators are learning how to close games properly?

Are the Senators simply stuck in a rough stretch — or is all this “good effort, no result” starting to reveal a deeper problem?

Can the Senators turn early pressure and chances into wins after a narrow 2-1 loss to Joel Hofer and the Blues at home?

Can Linus Ullmark shake off his slow start and be the difference-maker the Senators need to claw their way into the playoffs?

Did the Senators run out of gas in Dallas—or did this lopsided loss reveal deeper issues as they finish their seven-game road trip?

Six Canadian teams, six stories: Leafs, Jets, Habs, Flames, Canucks & Sens battled last night with wins, comebacks, and milestones aplenty.

Are the Senators starting to show the resilience of a real playoff team? Did they survive a wild night in Vegas on sheer will and Sanderson’s brilliance?

Senators 3, Sharks 2: Ottawa grinds out another comeback on the road. Tim Stutzle leads the way as a steady, confident team keeps rolling.

The Senators opened their long road trip with grit and patience, stealing a late win in Anaheim thanks to Drake Batherson’s perfect tip.

Did the Senators really deserve to lose, or did a tight, structured game just slip away in a 1–0 grinder against their old friend Forsberg?

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

Are Canada’s NHL teams finding their stride — or losing their grip — as November tests depth, confidence, and consistency across the board?

Which Canadian NHL teams are surprising, slipping, or shining early this season—and what does The Athletic see for their Olympic hopes?"

Are the Ottawa Senators’ biggest battles happening on the ice—or in the dressing room?

Can the Canadiens and Senators turn tough OT losses into growth, or will these close calls reveal limits for Canada’s young teams?

Linus Ullmark heads back to Boston to face his old team in a game full of memory and meaning. Can he stop the Bruins' streak?

Can Linus Ullmark find consistency for the Senators this season? His highs impress, but the rough games leave fans uneasy—what’s next?