Merilainen Starts for Senators vs. Wild, Seeks to End Losing Streak

Leevi Merilainen (Ottawa Senators) will start in goal Saturday in Minnesota, aiming to snap a three-game losing streak after sitting for three straight games. He holds a 3-4-0 record with a 3.36 GAA and an .876 save percentage in seven games this season. The Wild, missing newly-acquired Quinn Hughes, average 2.81 goals per game (24th in NHL scoring).