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Ullmark Faces Sabres as Senators' Defense Thins

3 Apr

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Goalie Ullmark will start against the Sabres on Thursday.
Defenseman Yakemchuk is out due to concussion protocol.
Ullmark has struggled this season with a .886 save percentage.

Ullmark Faces Sabres as Senators' Defense Thins

Goaltender Ullmark is slated to start in net for the Ottawa Senators when they face the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. This decision comes as the Senators' defensive unit faces additional strain, with defenseman Carter Yakemchuk being unavailable due to concussion protocol. Yakemchuk, 20, has only played four games since being recalled due to existing injuries on the blue line.

Ullmark's performance this season has been a mixed bag, evidenced by a 23-11-8 record, an .886 save percentage, and a 2.85 goals-against average. This follows a particularly rough outing on Tuesday, where he was pulled after conceding five goals in the opening period. He previously took a leave of absence in December for mental health reasons.

Meanwhile, defenseman Jake Sanderson skated in a non-contact jersey on Thursday. The Senators are currently trailing by two points for a wild-card playoff spot as of Thursday's games, while the Sabres could clinch a playoff berth with a victory.

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