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Johansson is expected to start vs. Montreal on Tuesday.

Tampa Bay will likely opt to roll with Johansson between pipes on consecutive nights instead of relying on the inexperienced Brandon Halverson, with Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve. The 30-year-old Johansson played well last night, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 2-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Johansson has a 2.68 GAA and .901 SV% in 11 games this season (5-5-0).

Jonas Johansson
Ullmark will start vs. New Jersey on Tuesday.

The Senators have inexplicably struggled since their captain Brady Tkachuk returned to the lineup, going 1-4-0, but will hope to right the ship on Tuesday with Ullmark tending the twine against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old Ullmark played reasonably well in his most recent outing, but did not receive enough goal support, saving 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The 32-year-old Swedish goalie has a 3.00 GAA and .877 SV% in 21 games this season (10-7-4). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -140 home favorites against a Devils team that has also struggled, outscored 20-7 during a five-game losing streak (0-5-0).

Linus Ullmark
Zub (undisclosed) returned on Saturday vs. St. Louis.

Zub returned from a one-game absence on Saturday and was eased into the lineup, playing only 14:46 time-on-ice in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The 30-year-old Zub is averaging 19:58 time-on-ice, recording 11 points (3G / 8A), 40 blocks, and 33 hits in 27 games this season.

Artem Zub
Ullmark was the first goalie off the ice at Ottawa's morning skate.

The Senators have inexplicably struggled since their captain Brady Tkachuk returned to the lineup, going 1-4-0, but will hope to right the ship on Tuesday with Ullmark tending the twine against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old Ullmark played reasonably well in his most recent outing, but did not receive enough goal support, saving 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The 32-year-old Swedish goalie has a 3.00 GAA and .877 SV% in 21 games this season (10-7-4). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -140 home favorites against a Devils team that has also struggled, outscored 20-7 during a five-game losing streak (0-5-0).

Linus Ullmark
Johansson will start in Toronto on Monday.

It's unclear when Andrei Vasilveskiy (undisclosed) will return to the lineup, but Johansson will continue to occupy Tampa Bay's crease in the interim. The 30-year-old Johansson has been serviceable in Vasilevskiy's absence, saving 44 of 49 shots (.898 SV%), but is 0-2-0 in the process. Johansson has a 2.85 GAA and .896 SV% in 10 games this season (5-4-0). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as -117 road favorites against a surging Maple Leafs team with points in four straight games (3-0-1).

Jonas Johansson
Zub (undisclosed) has a chance to return vs. St. Louis on Saturday.

Zub showed no signs of an injury in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, scoring a goal and playing 24:02 time-on-ice, but did not play on Thursday. The 30-year-old Zub has 31 hits, 39 blocks, and 11 points (3G / 8A) in 26 games and could return to the lineup on Saturday.

Artem Zub
Pinto (lower-body) is out vs. St. Louis on Saturday and is without a timeline to return.

Pinto exited Thursday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers late in the first period and did not return. The 25-year-old Pinto is pacing for career-best offensive totals this season, with 18 points (12G / 6A) in 27 games, but it is unclear when he will return to the lineup.

Shane Pinto
Foegele (upper-body) will return vs. Chicago on Thursday.

Foegele has battled an undisclosed injury and did not play in the Kings' last two games, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old Foegele had a career-high 46 points (24G / 22A) in 82 games last season, but is off to a slow start in 2025-26 with only four points (4G / 0A) through 18 games.

Warren Foegele
Chabot (undisclosed) reaggrivated his previous injury and is expected to be out at least 10 more days.

Chabot has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on November 22nd, reaggravating an injury that previously kept him out of the lineup for nearly two weeks, and is expected to miss at least 10 more days. The 28-year-old Chabot played 80 games last season, but had played fewer than 70 in his previous four. He has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 18 games this season.

Thomas Chabot
Johansson will start vs. Pittsburgh on Thursday.

With Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) day-to-day, Johansson will tend the twine on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old Johansson had a light night in his most recent outing, saving 12 of 13 shots (.923 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers. Johansson has been reliable on most nights, posting a 2.91 GAA and .895 SV% in eight appearances (5-2-0). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -175 home favorites against a Pittsburgh team coming off an impressive 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Jonas Johansson
Zub (undisclosed) is out vs. New York and considered day-to-day.

Zub showed no signs of an injury in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, scoring a goal and playing 24:02 time-on-ice, but will not play on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old Zub has 31 hits, 39 blocks, and 11 points (3G / 8A) in 26 games.

Artem Zub
Halliday has been recalled Belleville (AHL) and will draw back into Ottawa's lineup vs. the Rangers.

Halliday made his NHL debut two weeks ago, tallying an assist in four games, but returned to the AHL, accommodating the return of Ottawa's captain Brady Tkachuk. The 23-year-old Halliday has 19 points (1G / 18A) in 17 games with the Belleville Senators (AHL) this season.

Stephen Halliday