Ullmark stopped 20 of 24 shots in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark allowed a pair of goals in both the second and third periods as the Bruins dropped the series opener in Carolina. The 28-year-old netminder struggled in his playoff debut after posting a 26-10-2 record with a .917 save percentage during the regular season. It remains to be seen if Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman will start for Boston in Game 2.

Ullmark will get the starting nod in Carolina on Monday, Joe Haggerty of BostonHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After spending the first six years of his NHL career with the Sabres, Ullmark will make his postseason debut Monday. The 28-year-old posted a 2.45 GAA and a .917 save percentage alongside a 26-10-2 record in his first campaign with the Bruins. He went 0-1-0 with an unsightly .877 save percentage in two appearances against the Hurricanes during the regular season.

Ullmark stopped all 37 shots he faced in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark held the fort until Boston's offense found its footing, then the Bruins pulled away with two goals in the second and three more in the third. The win coupled with a Lightning loss keeps Boston in the mix for the third seed in the Atlantic Division with one game to play in the regular season. Ullmark has likely earned the Game 1 start once the playoffs begin after going 26-10-2 with a 2.45 GAA and .917 save percentage in his first year with the Bruins.

Ullmark will defend the cage at home versus the Sabres on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark is coming off a 19-save win over the Panthers on Tuesday, his second consecutive victory. At this point, the 28-year-old Swede should be considered the favorite to secure the postseason starting job, though coach Bruce Cassidy insisted the decision was still up in the air.

Ullmark will guard the home goal during Tuesday's matchup with the Panthers, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark was excellent in his last start Saturday against the Rangers, stopping 30 of 31 shots en route to a 3-1 victory. He'll try to pick up his 25th win of the season in a tough home matchup with a Florida team that's averaging 3.63 goals per game on the road this year, third in the NHL.

Ullmark allowed only one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The lone goal Ullmark permitted was an absolute laser from Mika Zibanejad on a Rangers power play. Boston's primary puck plugger didn't seem bothered by the upper-body injury that prevented him playing in the prior three contests, and you'd have to circle back to March 1 to see the last time he coughed up more than three goals in a single contest.

Ullmark (upper body) will start between the pipes in Saturday's home game versus New York, Kevin Paul Dumont of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark was decent in his last start April 10 against the Capitals, stopping 29 of 32 shots, but he ultimately was stuck with a loss due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. He'll try to pick up his 24th win of the season in a tough home matchup with a surging Rangers team that's won four straight contests.

Ullmark (upper body) is considered probable to play Saturday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark isn't expected to dress for Thursday's game against Pittsburgh, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him back between the pipes Saturday versus New York. In the meantime, Jeremy Swayman and Troy Grosenick will continue to operate as Boston's top-two netminders.

Ullmark (upper body) will stay back in Boston for the team's upcoming two-game road trip, the team announced Monday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark will be sidelined for a minimum of three contests due to his upper-body issue, though his absence could certainly extend beyond the current two-game trip. With the 28-year-old Ullmark on the shelf, Jeremy Swayman figures to start both games while Troy Grosenick serves as the backup, though Swayman hasn't been officially announced as the starter.

Ullmark (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Penguins, Matt Porter of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark is considered day-to-day with his upper-body issue, so he likely won't be sidelined for long. With Ullmark unavailable, look for Jeremy Swayman to get the start against Pittsburgh.