Linus Ullmark G OTT Fri 4/21/23 7:05 PM
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Ullmark (undisclosed) will start in Florida for Game 3 on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ullmark wasn't at practice Friday but he'll still draw in as the starter. After a dominant Game 1 victory, he was tagged with five goals on 29 shots in Wednesday's Game 2 loss. He's won eight of his last 10 games dating back to March 18, posting a .939 save percentage during that span.
Linus Ullmark G OTT Fri 4/21/23 12:10 PM
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Ullmark (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision to backup Jeremy Swayman versus Florida on Friday, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ullmark was not at practice Friday as Brandon Bussi was the Bruins' second goaltender. Ullmark struggled Wednesday, giving up five goals on 29 shots in a 6-3 loss in Game 2 versus Florida. It was a rare off night for Ullmark who is a shoo-in to win the Vezina Trophy this season, as he went 40-6-1 with a 1.89 GAA and .938 save percentage.
Linus Ullmark G OTT Thu 4/20/23 2:14 AM
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Ullmark turned aside 24 of 29 shots in a 6-3 loss to Florida in Game 2 on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
It was a rare off night for Ullmark. During the regular season, he allowed four or more goals in just two outings, and finished the campaign with a 1.89 GAA and a .938 save percentage in 49 contests. Ullmark was also effective in Boston's playoff opener, stopping 31 of 32 shots en route to a 3-1 victory over the Panthers. He should start again Friday, giving him an opportunity to bounce right back.
Linus Ullmark G OTT Wed 4/19/23 11:52 AM
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Ullmark will be between the home pipes versus Florida for Game 2 on Wednesday, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ullmark made 31 saves in a winning effort over the Panthers in Game 1 and will be back in the crease for consecutive games for the first time since late February. While Jeremy Swayman performed well while sharing the crease, Ullmark figures to see the majority of the starts in the playoffs. Ullmark heads into Game 2 riding a five-game winning streak during which he's posted a 1.63 GAA and .946 save percentage.
Linus Ullmark G OTT Mon 4/17/23 10:31 PM
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Ullmark stopped 31 of 32 shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Ullmark picked up where he left off in the regular season. The front-runner for the Vezina finished the season with a 40-6-1 record and a league-leading .938 save percentage. Ullmark split goaltending duties with Jeremy Swayman for much of the season, so it'll be worth monitoring how Boston elects to utilize their goaltenders in the playoffs.
Linus Ullmark G OTT Mon 4/17/23 7:05 PM
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Ullmark (illness) will get the starting nod for Game 1 against Florida on Monday, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ullmark was considered a game-time call along with several other Bruins but he'll be between the pipes to begin the postseason. He's been stellar all year, posting a 1.89 GAA and a .938 save percentage with a 40-6-1 record. The 29-year-old stopped 74 of 80 shots while winning both of his starts against the Panthers this season.
Linus Ullmark G OTT Mon 4/17/23 11:52 AM
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Ullmark (illness) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 against Florida on Monday, WBZ Boston Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
A bug is going around the Bruins' locker room ahead of the team's playoff opener. Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman, who took part in Boston's optional morning skate Monday, are both feeling under the weather. As a result, a starting goalie for Game 1 against the Panthers hasn't been decided yet. The Bruins recalled netminder Brandon Bussi from AHL Providence on Monday under emergency conditions.
Linus Ullmark G OTT Sat 4/15/23 10:54 AM
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Ullmark (undisclosed) is back at practice Saturday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ullmark left Tuesday's tilt versus Washington and did not travel with the Bruins to Montreal for Thursday's regular season finale, but the Bruins were likely just being cautious with their star goaltender. Ullmark ended the season with a 40-6-1 record, to go with an eye-popping 1.89 GAA and .938 save percentage. He is the heavy favorite to win the Vezina Trophy this season and should start Monday in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs versus the Panthers.
Linus Ullmark G OTT Wed 4/12/23 12:52 PM
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Ullmark (undisclosed) will not be with the team for the season finale against the Canadiens on Thursday. Coach Jim Montgomery told reporters, "Linus is good today. But we're going to be precautionary with him," Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The bench boss didn't specify whether Ullmark would be ready for Game 1 of the postseason, but it certainly seems to be trending in that direction. If the netminder isn't able to go, Jeremy Swayman would figure to step into the starting role. For his part, Ullmark should be a Vezina Trophy candidate after racking up 40 wins in 49 games along with a 1.89 GAA and .938 save percentage.
Linus Ullmark G OTT Tue 4/11/23 9:30 PM
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Ullmark left Tuesday's start with an undisclosed injury, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is likely the Bruins being cautious, especially since Ullmark has dealt with a nagging lower-body injury recently. He stopped 18 of 20 shots and left with a 4-2 lead, replaced by Jeremy Swayman. With the Bruins already clinching home ice throughout the playoffs, they will likely rest Ullmark for Thursday's game in Montreal.