Leevi Merilainen

22-Year-Old GoalieG

Ottawa Senators

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.840

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2024 Fantasy Outlook

Forsberg is a 31-year-old, below-average NHL netminder who may have a new short-term lease on his NHL life now that a new regime has arrived in Ottawa. He'll have the protection of Vezina winner, Linus Ullmark, ahead of him and good health as he heads into camp. Best case Forsberg resurrects his career and channels some of the potential he flashed in 2021-22 when he delivered a .917 save percentage in 46 appearances. If so, he'll get up to 30 starts to prove he deserves an extension. Worst case, he continues to falter with Mads Sogaard and Leevi Merilainen - who have both seen time in the NHL - nipping at his heels. Read Past Outlooks

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Height 6'3"

DOB 8/13/2002

Born Oulu, Finland

Drafted 3rd Rd, #71 Overall in 2020

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Wins in overtime

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December 21, 2024

Merilainen allowed four goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.

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Merilainen allowed the Canucks to bounce back from three deficits but still came away with the win when Jake Sanderson scored 13 seconds into the extra session. This was Merilainen's first NHL appearance since the 2022-23 season, and he earned his first career win. The 22-year-old has been backing up the red-hot Linus Ullmark since Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) went down with an injury last weekend. Don't expect Merilainen to get many starts, though he could make an appearance when the Senators resume their schedule and road trip with games in Winnipeg next Saturday and Minnesota next Sunday.

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Starting in Vancouver

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December 21, 2024

Merilainen will guard the road net Saturday against the Canucks, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

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Brought up from minors

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December 15, 2024

Merilainen was recalled from AHL Belleville on Sunday.

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Returned to AHL affiliate

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October 25, 2024

Merilainen was sent down to AHL Belleville on Friday.

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Elevated from minors

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October 22, 2024

Merilainen was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday to serve as the backup against Utah, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

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Suiting up Sunday

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September 29, 2024

Merilainen (groin) will be in the lineup for Sunday's preseason contest against Pittsburgh.

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