Ullmark Exits Senators Win After Crease Collision
Linus Ullmark did not return for the third period of Ottawa's 4-1 victory in Boston after he was involved in a crease collision. Senators coach Travis Green said Ullmark tweaked something and described the move as precautionary. Ullmark finished the second period and later returned to the bench, while Samuel Ersson made his Ottawa debut in relief.
Ottawa’s netminder left after 40 minutes in Boston. The collision occurred when Peterka, after Chabot’s trip, slid into Ullmark; Eklund responded, and a scrum followed. Ullmark remained long enough to stop all 10 shots he saw, then returned to the bench early in the third.
Samuel Ersson handled the third in his Senators debut, allowing one goal on nine shots; Hagens’ pass went in off him. Ottawa got two Stutzle goals 1:43 apart and improved to 2-0. Sanderson will sit at least two games. Ullmark is 2-0 with a .949 save percentage.
The situation could matter most to Ottawa players, coaches and fans, since goaltending stability may shape early-season results and workload decisions. It may also add to broader hockey conversations about crease collisions and player safety, though the team framed the move as precautionary. For supporters and fantasy managers, Ullmark’s availability could affect expectations for the upcoming Detroit and Philadelphia games.