| 2025-01-03 |
analysis |
Merilainen has been inconsistent over his last few appearances, going 2-1-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .900 save percentage across his last three outings. Although he'll draw the start for the third time in the Senators' last five games, head coach Travis Green said that Anton Forsberg (lower body) will dress as the backup for Thursday's matchup, so Merilainen's opportunities will likely decrease soon. |
It was a tough night for Merilainen, who had won both of his starts so far this season. But his mates mustered just 13 shots on Jake Oettinger at the other end of the ice, and no goalie can win with that little effort from his teammates. Anton Forsberg, who hadn't dressed for six games due to a lower-body injury, returned as his backup and will likely get the team's next start. |
| 2025-01-03 |
update |
Merilainen will tend the twine for Thursday's road game against Dallas, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. |
Merilainen made 21 saves in a 4-2 loss to Dallas on Thursday. |
| 2025-01-03 |
analysis |
It was a tough night for Merilainen, who had won both of his starts so far this season. But his mates mustered just 13 shots on Jake Oettinger at the other end of the ice, and no goalie can win with that little effort from his teammates. Anton Forsberg, who hadn't dressed for six games due to a lower-body injury, returned as his backup and will likely get the team's next start. |
Merilainen has been inconsistent over his last few appearances, going 2-1-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .900 save percentage across his last three outings. Although he'll draw the start for the third time in the Senators' last five games, head coach Travis Green said that Anton Forsberg (lower body) will dress as the backup for Thursday's matchup, so Merilainen's opportunities will likely decrease soon. |
| 2025-01-03 |
update |
Merilainen made 21 saves in a 4-2 loss to Dallas on Thursday. |
Merilainen will tend the twine for Thursday's road game against Dallas, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. |
| 2025-01-03 |
analysis |
Merilainen has been inconsistent over his last few appearances, going 2-1-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .900 save percentage across his last three outings. Although he'll draw the start for the third time in the Senators' last five games, head coach Travis Green said that Anton Forsberg (lower body) will dress as the backup for Thursday's matchup, so Merilainen's opportunities will likely decrease soon. |
It was a tough night for Merilainen, who had won both of his starts so far this season. But his mates mustered just 13 shots on Jake Oettinger at the other end of the ice, and no goalie can win with that little effort from his teammates. Anton Forsberg, who hadn't dressed for six games due to a lower-body injury, returned as his backup and will likely get the team's next start. |
| 2025-01-03 |
update |
Merilainen will tend the twine for Thursday's road game against Dallas, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. |
Merilainen made 21 saves in a 4-2 loss to Dallas on Thursday. |
| 2025-01-02 |
analysis |
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Merilainen has been inconsistent over his last few appearances, going 2-1-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .900 save percentage across his last three outings. Although he'll draw the start for the third time in the Senators' last five games, head coach Travis Green said that Anton Forsberg (lower body) will dress as the backup for Thursday's matchup, so Merilainen's opportunities will likely decrease soon. |
| 2025-01-02 |
update |
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Merilainen will tend the twine for Thursday's road game against Dallas, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. |
| 2024-12-30 |
analysis |
Merilainen stopped 12 of 14 shots in 36:39 of ice time last Sunday and was charged for the loss in the 3-1 defeat to Edmonton. He also has turned aside 21 of 25 shots in a 5-4 overtime victory over Vancouver this campaign. The Wild have an impressive 22-10-4 record, though they are middling in terms of goals per game, tying for 20th with 2.94. |
Merilainen has made three appearances this season and has posted a solid 2-1-0 record while giving up two of fewer goals in two of those outings. His save percentage isn't very high since he posted a figure below the .860 mark in his first two outings, though, so the sample is too small to assess what he might bring to the table. However, this was certainly an improved effort compared to his previ |
| 2024-12-30 |
update |
Merilainen is set to start on the road against Minnesota on Sunday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa. |
Merilainen stopped 30 of 31 shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over Minnesota. |
| 2024-12-29 |
analysis |
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Merilainen stopped 12 of 14 shots in 36:39 of ice time last Sunday and was charged for the loss in the 3-1 defeat to Edmonton. He also has turned aside 21 of 25 shots in a 5-4 overtime victory over Vancouver this campaign. The Wild have an impressive 22-10-4 record, though they are middling in terms of goals per game, tying for 20th with 2.94. |
| 2024-12-29 |
update |
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Merilainen is set to start on the road against Minnesota on Sunday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa. |
| 2024-12-27 |
analysis |
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Merilainen has started the last two games, as Linus Ullmark (back) and Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) have both been out of action. Merilainen is 1-1-0 this season, allowing six goals on 39 shots. He could get another start in Winnipeg on Saturday if Ullmark and Forsberg are both unable to go. |
| 2024-12-27 |
update |
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Merilainen was called up from AHL Belleville on Friday. |
| 2024-12-23 |
analysis |
The Senators tied the game at 1-1 early in the second period, but Merilainen gave up goals to Zach Hyman and Adam Henrique en route to taking the loss in his relief appearance. With due respect to the 22-year-old Merilainen, Ullmark's injury has put the Senators' goaltending depth in a worst-case scenario -- Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) is also out, and the team is on its longest road trip of the |
Merilainen entered Sunday's game against the Oilers at the start of the second period after Linus Ullmark (upper body) exited the matchup. Merilainen took the loss in the relief appearance and will head to the minors ahead of the NHL's Christmas break, which could signal that Ullmark or Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) could return to action following the layoff. |
| 2024-12-23 |
update |
Merilainen stopped 12 of 14 shots in relief of Linus Ullmark (upper body) in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers. |
Merilainen was loaned to AHL Belleville on Monday. |
| 2024-12-23 |
analysis |
Merilainen entered Sunday's game against the Oilers at the start of the second period after Linus Ullmark (upper body) exited the matchup. Merilainen took the loss in the relief appearance and will head to the minors ahead of the NHL's Christmas break, which could signal that Ullmark or Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) could return to action following the layoff. |
The Senators tied the game at 1-1 early in the second period, but Merilainen gave up goals to Zach Hyman and Adam Henrique en route to taking the loss in his relief appearance. With due respect to the 22-year-old Merilainen, Ullmark's injury has put the Senators' goaltending depth in a worst-case scenario -- Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) is also out, and the team is on its longest road trip of the |
| 2024-12-23 |
update |
Merilainen was loaned to AHL Belleville on Monday. |
Merilainen stopped 12 of 14 shots in relief of Linus Ullmark (upper body) in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers. |
| 2024-12-23 |
analysis |
The Senators tied the game at 1-1 early in the second period, but Merilainen gave up goals to Zach Hyman and Adam Henrique en route to taking the loss in his relief appearance. With due respect to the 22-year-old Merilainen, Ullmark's injury has put the Senators' goaltending depth in a worst-case scenario -- Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) is also out, and the team is on its longest road trip of the |
Merilainen entered Sunday's game against the Oilers at the start of the second period after Linus Ullmark (upper body) exited the matchup. Merilainen took the loss in the relief appearance and will head to the minors ahead of the NHL's Christmas break, which could signal that Ullmark or Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) could return to action following the layoff. |
| 2024-12-23 |
update |
Merilainen stopped 12 of 14 shots in relief of Linus Ullmark (upper body) in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers. |
Merilainen was loaned to AHL Belleville on Monday. |
| 2024-12-23 |
analysis |
Merilainen allowed the Canucks to bounce back from three deficits but still came away with the win when Jake Sanderson scored 13 seconds into the extra session. This was Merilainen's first NHL appearance since the 2022-23 season, and he earned his first career win. The 22-year-old has been backing up the red-hot Linus Ullmark since Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) went down with an injury last weekend |
The Senators tied the game at 1-1 early in the second period, but Merilainen gave up goals to Zach Hyman and Adam Henrique en route to taking the loss in his relief appearance. With due respect to the 22-year-old Merilainen, Ullmark's injury has put the Senators' goaltending depth in a worst-case scenario -- Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) is also out, and the team is on its longest road trip of the |
| 2024-12-23 |
update |
Merilainen allowed four goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks. |
Merilainen stopped 12 of 14 shots in relief of Linus Ullmark (upper body) in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers. |
| 2024-12-22 |
analysis |
It'll be the first start of the year for Merilainen. The 22-year-old netminder last appeared in the NHL in 2022, when he went 0-1-1 while stopping 43 of 49 shots across two games. Merilainen will be tasked with facing a Vancouver team that's averaging 3.09 goals per game this season. |
Merilainen allowed the Canucks to bounce back from three deficits but still came away with the win when Jake Sanderson scored 13 seconds into the extra session. This was Merilainen's first NHL appearance since the 2022-23 season, and he earned his first career win. The 22-year-old has been backing up the red-hot Linus Ullmark since Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) went down with an injury last weekend |
| 2024-12-22 |
update |
Merilainen will guard the road net Saturday against the Canucks, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. |
Merilainen allowed four goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks. |
| 2024-12-22 |
analysis |
Merilainen allowed the Canucks to bounce back from three deficits but still came away with the win when Jake Sanderson scored 13 seconds into the extra session. This was Merilainen's first NHL appearance since the 2022-23 season, and he earned his first career win. The 22-year-old has been backing up the red-hot Linus Ullmark since Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) went down with an injury last weekend |
It'll be the first start of the year for Merilainen. The 22-year-old netminder last appeared in the NHL in 2022, when he went 0-1-1 while stopping 43 of 49 shots across two games. Merilainen will be tasked with facing a Vancouver team that's averaging 3.09 goals per game this season. |
| 2024-12-22 |
update |
Merilainen allowed four goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks. |
Merilainen will guard the road net Saturday against the Canucks, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. |
| 2024-12-22 |
analysis |
It'll be the first start of the year for Merilainen. The 22-year-old netminder last appeared in the NHL in 2022, when he went 0-1-1 while stopping 43 of 49 shots across two games. Merilainen will be tasked with facing a Vancouver team that's averaging 3.09 goals per game this season. |
Merilainen allowed the Canucks to bounce back from three deficits but still came away with the win when Jake Sanderson scored 13 seconds into the extra session. This was Merilainen's first NHL appearance since the 2022-23 season, and he earned his first career win. The 22-year-old has been backing up the red-hot Linus Ullmark since Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) went down with an injury last weekend |
| 2024-12-22 |
update |
Merilainen will guard the road net Saturday against the Canucks, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. |
Merilainen allowed four goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks. |
| 2024-12-21 |
analysis |
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It'll be the first start of the year for Merilainen. The 22-year-old netminder last appeared in the NHL in 2022, when he went 0-1-1 while stopping 43 of 49 shots across two games. Merilainen will be tasked with facing a Vancouver team that's averaging 3.09 goals per game this season. |
| 2024-12-21 |
update |
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Merilainen will guard the road net Saturday against the Canucks, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. |
| 2024-12-15 |
analysis |
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Merilainen will accompany Ottawa on the team's four-game road trip before the holiday break. Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) didn't make his scheduled start against Pittsburgh on Saturday after suffering an injury while warming up for the game. With Forsberg staying behind for the trip, Linus Ullmark will likely see an increased workload. |
| 2024-12-15 |
update |
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Merilainen was recalled from AHL Belleville on Sunday. |
| 2024-11-16 |
injury_note |
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| 2024-11-16 |
analysis |
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| 2024-11-16 |
update |
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| 2024-11-16 |
Injury Status |
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| 2024-11-16 |
Injury Text |
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| 2024-10-25 |
analysis |
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Merilainen was recalled Tuesday to back up Anton Forsberg as Linus Ullmark (strain) was unable to play. Merilaninen was 2-1-0 with a 3.47 GAA and an .852 save percentage with Belleville this season, before his recall. |
| 2024-10-25 |
update |
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Merilainen was sent down to AHL Belleville on Friday. |
| 2024-10-23 |
Weight |
158 lb |
186 lb |
| 2024-10-22 |
Jersey Number |
35 |
1 |
| 2024-10-22 |
analysis |
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Merilainen's promotion comes as Anton Forsberg was confirmed as the starter Tuesday while Linus Ullmark (strain) remains on the shelf. With the team calling Ullmark day-to-day and no back-to-backs on the short-term schedule, Merilainen is unlikely to see any starts while up in the NHL. |
| 2024-10-22 |
update |
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Merilainen was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday to serve as the backup against Utah, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. |
| 2024-09-29 |
analysis |
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Merilainen had been unable to practice for most of training camp after injuring his groin during Ottawa's rookie camp. However, he could get his first game action of the preseason in Sunday's matchup. Merilainen will probably begin the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Belleville. |
| 2024-09-29 |
update |
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Merilainen (groin) will be in the lineup for Sunday's preseason contest against Pittsburgh. |
| 2024-09-29 |
Injury Status |
DAY-TO-DAY |
OUT |
| 2024-09-27 |
Injury Status |
OUT |
DAY-TO-DAY |
| 2024-09-26 |
Injury Status |
DAY-TO-DAY |
OUT |
| 2024-09-25 |
Injury Status |
OUT |
DAY-TO-DAY |
| 2024-09-24 |
injury_note |
Merilainen is dealing with a groin injury that isn't expected to be serious, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. |
Merilainen has not participated in training camp yet due to a groin injury that occurred during rookie camp, per TSN 1200 Ottawa. |
| 2024-09-24 |
analysis |
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Merilainen was expected to compete with Mads Sogaard for the No. 1 goaltending gig with AHL Belleville, but it's unclear when the former will be ready to return. Merilainen appeared in two NHL contests with Ottawa during the 2022-23 campaign, going 0-1-1 with an .878 save percentage and a 4.23 GAA. The 22-year-old was a third-round selection by Ottawa in the 2020 NHL Draft. |
| 2024-09-24 |
Date Injured |
2024-09-19 |
2024-09-24 |
| 2024-09-24 |
update |
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Merilainen has not participated in training camp yet due to a groin injury that occurred during rookie camp, per TSN 1200 Ottawa. |
| 2024-09-24 |
Injury Status |
DAY-TO-DAY |
OUT |
| 2024-09-23 |
Injury Status |
OUT |
DAY-TO-DAY |
| 2024-09-22 |
Injury Status |
DAY-TO-DAY |
OUT |
| 2024-09-19 |
injury_note |
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Merilainen is dealing with a groin injury that isn't expected to be serious, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. |
| 2024-09-19 |
analysis |
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It's unclear when Merilainen suffered the injury, but it doesn't look to be a long-term concern. The 22-year-old goalie is likely to spend much of this season at AHL Belleville as a No. 3 option in goal for the Senators' organization. Linus Ullmark and Anton Forsberg are likely to get the bulk of the NHL starts. |
| 2024-09-19 |
Date Injured |
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2024-09-19 |
| 2024-09-19 |
update |
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Merilainen is dealing with a groin injury that isn't expected to be serious, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. |
| 2024-09-19 |
Injury Status |
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DAY-TO-DAY |
| 2024-09-19 |
Injury Text |
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Groin |
| 2024-09-19 |
Injured |
No |
Yes |
| 2024-08-08 |
prospect |
No |
Yes |
| 2024-07-30 |
Pickable |
No |
Yes |
| 2024-07-30 |
Salary Cap Hit |
$0.000M |
$0.000M |
| 2024-07-30 |
Salary |
$0.000M |
$0.000M |
| 2024-07-30 |
Pickable |
No |
Yes |
| 2024-07-20 |
Active in League |
No |
Yes |
| 2024-07-20 |
Franchise |
2024 |
2024 Kanata Senators |
