Expert recap and game analysis of the Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators NHL game from October 15, 2025 on ESPN.

Merilainen will draw the road start against Buffalo on Wednesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

The Ottawa Senators were on the wrong end of an 8-4 shellacking at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night at the KeyBank Center.

A lot of things had to happen for Leevi Merilainen to get this chance, but until further notice, the Ottawa Senators net belongs to him. Sogaard had already played 29 NHL games, and with his one-way NHL deal next season, he was already tracking to be the ...

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Merilainen will defend the road crease during Thursday's preseason game against the Blues, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. Merilainen is slated to play the full game in what will likely be his final tune-up ahead of the regular season. Once the 2025-26 campaign begins, Merilainen is expected to serve as Linus Ullmark's backup.

Leevi Merilainen logged his second shutout in three games and Ottawa's sixth on the road this season. It was a goaltender's duel, as former Senator Marcus Hogberg was excellent for the Islanders, making 23 saves. After scoring 13 goals in his first 26 ...

Coach Travis Green and goalie coach Justin Peters have a decision to make before the Ottawa Senators' home opener against the Nashville Predators at 1 p.m. Monday