Merilainen to Start Monday vs. Red Wings After Back-to-Back Wins

Leevi Merilainen is slated to patrol the home crease for the Ottawa Senators on Monday against the Red Wings. The 23-year-old netminder has recently secured back-to-back victories against the Capitals and Jets, bouncing back from a two-game skid. For the 2025-26 season, Merilainen holds a 6-7-0 record, a 3.34 GAA, and an .875 save percentage across 13 outings. He will aim to continue his winning form against a Red Wings squad that has netted 11 goals in their last five contests.