Merilainen Confirmed to Start Thursday Against Rangers

Leevi Merilainen is confirmed to start in goal for the Ottawa Senators at home against the Rangers on Thursday, having been the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice. Merilainen holds a 3-3-0 record with a 3.40 GAA and an .874 save percentage in six starts this season. The Rangers, despite being 27th in scoring overall (2.64 GPG), have a potent road offense, scoring 54 goals in 16 away contests, tied for the NHL lead.