Ullmark stopped 21 shots in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Florida.

EDGE Analysis

The Senators never led in the game, as the Panthers struck twice in the first 10 minutes of the first period and never looked back. Ullmark has had a shaky beginning to the season despite a 1-1 record, giving up 10 goals on 52 shots, but road starts against the Lightning as well as the two-time defending Stanley Cup champs is about as tough a slate as a goalie could face. The 32-year-old's 2.72 GAA and .909 save percentage from 2024-25 offer a better reflection of his capabilities behind the Ottawa defense.

Ullmark will defend the road net against Florida on Saturday, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark will make his second straight start of the 2025-26 campaign after a 21-save effort in Thursday's 5-4 win over Tampa Bay. During the 2024-25 regular season, he stopped 74 of 79 shots en route to a 1-1-0 record versus the Panthers.

Ullmark made made 21 saves Thursday in a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

His team roared back after going down 3-1, and Ullmark held the proverbial fort to earn the victory. Durability was an issue for Ullmark last season -- he played just 44 games. Leevi Merilainen kept the Sens in the hunt in December and January, and he will be counted on this year to keep Ullmark fresh for the postseason. It won't be a 50/50 split -- the veteran is clearly the starter. But keep an eye on how the two are deployed, as managing weekly lineups may prove to be a challenge at times based on the number of games each man plays.

Ullmark will draw the road Opening Night assignment in goal against Tampa Bay on Thursday, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark solidified Ottawa's netminding in 2024-25 after an offseason trade from Boston. He was 25-14-3 with four shutouts, a 2.72 GAA and a .909 save percentage. He will likely play 45-50 games this season, as the Senators are quite high on young goaltender Leevi Merilainen.

Ullmark is expected to start on the road against Montreal in Saturday's preseason game.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark has stopped 19 of 22 shots across two appearances this preseason. He will open the 2025-26 campaign as Ottawa's No. 1 goaltender, so look for him to get the start in Ottawa's regular-season opener in Tampa Bay on Thursday.

Ullmark made 19 saves in a 4-2 loss to Toronto in Game 6 on Thursday. He allowed three goals.

EDGE Analysis

He'd like the first one back for sure. Auston Matthews beat a screened Ullmark on a soft wrist shot from above the left circle. The veteran netminder was sharp in some games and outplayed in others. The latter was true Thursday night. Ullmark finished the postseason with a 2-4-0 record with one shutout, 2.84 GAA and .880 save percentage.

Ullmark will guard the home goal in Game 6 versus the Maple Leafs, per TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark earned the first playoff shutout of his career in Game 5, getting the Senators back within one in the series. He has a 2.80 GAA and an .883 save percentage over five playoff outings. Ullmark will look to keep the Senators' season alive in this contest as they try to fend off elimination for a third time.

Ullmark made 27 saves in a 4-0 win over Toronto on Tuesday in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

It was Ullmark's first career playoff shutout, and it included eight high-danger saves. He also delivered a strong 2.83 GSAx. Ullmark was dialled in, and he will need to be in order for the Sens to take the series. The Maple Leafs lead the best-of-7 series 3-2; Game 6 will be in Ottawa on Thursday.

Ullmark will patrol the road blue paint in Game 5 against Toronto on Tuesday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark helped keep the Sens' season alive in Game 4 on Saturday, stopping 31 of 34 shots en route to a 4-3 overtime victory. The Swedish netminder hasn't been at his best in this series, as he's surrendered at least three goals in each game. Ottawa will need to keep the penalties to a minimum in Game 5, as the Leafs have scored at least one goal with the man advantage in all three of their wins. If Ullmark and the Sens are able to stave off elimination Tuesday, Game 6 would be in Ottawa on Thursday.

Ullmark made 31 saves in a 4-3 overtime win over Toronto on Saturday in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark put up a sparkling, Vezina-quality performance Saturday to quiet his critics for at least one night. He is 1-3 with a 3.44 GAA and an .848 save percentage this postseason. Through 14 playoff games in his career, he has a 4-10 record with a 3.54 GAA and an .878 save percentage. Ottawa will need another performance like Saturday's in Game 5 in Toronto on Tuesday to avoid elimination.