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Eller is expected to make his Capitals debut in Colorado on Friday.

After being acquired from the Penguins on Tuesday night, Eller is expected to make he second debut with the Capitals on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. Before the trade, the 35-year-old Eller had seven points (4G / 3A) in 17 games with the Penguins. Hendrix Lapierre will draw out of the lineup.

Lars Eller
Perron (personal) is a possibility to return in Carolina on Saturday.

Perron has not played since the fifth game of the season, missing 11 straight due to persona reasons, but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 36-year-old Perron was having trouble establishing himself in the early part of the season, scoring zero points and recording a -4 plus/minus through five games of playing predominantly on the third line.

David Perron
Ullmark will start vs. Philadelphia on Thursday.

Ullmark is riding his first two-game winning streak as a Senator and will try to extend it to three on Thursday. The 31-year-old Ullmark has a 2.51 GAA and .904 SV% in nine games (4-4-0) and is coming off his best performance of the season, saving all 27 shots he faced for his first shutout in a 3-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Senators enter the action on Thursday as -174 home favorites against a Flyers club with points in three straight (2-0-1).

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

Ullmark is riding his first two-game winning streak as a Senator and will try to extend it to three on Thursday. The 31-year-old Ullmark has a 2.51 GAA and .904 SV% in nine games (4-4-0) and is coming off his best performance of the season, saving all 27 shots he faced for his first shutout in a 3-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Senators enter the action on Thursday as -174 home favorites against a Flyers club with points in three straight (2-0-1).

Linus Ullmark
Eller is not expected to play against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

After being acquired from the Penguins on Tuesday night, Eller is not expected to be ready in time to make his debut on Wednesday. With Michael Sgarbossa being reassigned to Hershey (AHL), Hendrix Lapierre will likely draw back into the lineup.

Lars Eller
The Capitals acquired Eller from the Penguins on Tuesday in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick.

The trade may signify Pittsburgh's position as sellers and comes on the heels of a 7-1 blowout defeat at the hands of the Stars on Monday. Eller tallied 19 goals and 19 assists in 99 regular season games across two seasons in Pittsburgh. He returns to Washington where he's previously spent parts of seven seasons, registering 208 points in 488 games from 2016 to 2023.

Lars Eller
Ullmark will start on Tuesday in Toronto.

Ullmark has only played two of the previous four games for the Senators. He has had trouble establishing himself in his first season in Ottawa, being outplayed at times by Anton Forsberg. However, he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 31-year-old Ullmark has a 2.87 GAA and .890 SV% in eight appearances this season (3-4-0). The Senators enter the action on Tuesday as +112 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs club without Auston Matthews (upper body) for a fourth consecutive game.

Linus Ullmark
Pinto (undisclosed) will return on Tuesday vs. Toronto.

Pinto has missed eight straight but is expected draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before his injury, the 23-year-old Pinto had three points and -3 plus/minus through six game this season.

Shane Pinto
Pinto (undisclosed) is a possibility to return on Saturday in Boston.

Pinto has missed seven straight but could draw back into the lineup on Saturday against the Boston Bruins. Before his injury, the 23-year-old Pinto had three points and -3 plus/minus through six game this season.

Shane Pinto
Zub (concussion) is expected to return on Thursday vs. New York.

Zub has not played since suffering a concussion in the third game of the season but is expected to make his return from a nine-game absence on Thursday against the New York Islanders. The 29-year-old hard-hitting defenseman has battled injuries the last two seasons, limited to 53 and 69 games respectively. Jacob Bernard-Docker will be the odd man out of the lineup to welcome Zub's return.

Artem Zub
Perron (personal) has returned to Ottawa's morning skate on Thursday.

Perron has been away from the team since October 21st but made his return to morning skate on Thursday. The 36-year-old veteran has had trouble establishing himself in his first season with the Senators, scoring zero points and recording a -4 plus/minus through five games of playing predominantly on the third line.

David Perron
Zub (concussion) will remain out on Tuesday in Buffalo.

Zub has not played since suffering a concussion in the third game of the season but is nearing a return to the lineup. That said, he will miss at least one more game, sidelined on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 29-year-old hard-hitting defenseman has battled injuries the last two seasons, limited to 53 and 69 games respectively.

Artem Zub
Ullmark will start on Tuesday in Buffalo.

After a 3-0 shutout victory over the Seattle Kraken courtesy of Anton Forsberg in their previous game, the Senators will switch back to Ullmark between the pipes on Tuesday night against the team that drafted him, the Buffalo Sabres. Ullmark has showcased mixed results in his first season with the Senators, showcasing a respectable 2.62 GAA and .902 SV% through six games (2-3-0). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -116 road favorites against a Sabres club riding a three-game losing skid.

Linus Ullmark
Ullmark is expected to start on Tuesday in Buffalo.

After a 3-0 shutout victory over the Seattle Kraken courtesy of Anton Forsberg in their previous game, the Senators will switch back to Ullmark between the pipes on Tuesday night against the team that drafted him, the Buffalo Sabres. Ullmark has showcased mixed results in his first season with the Senators, showcasing a respectable 2.62 GAA and .902 SV% through six games (2-3-0). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -116 road favorites against a Sabres club riding a three-game losing skid.

Linus Ullmark
MacDermid will draw back into the Devils' lineup on Monday in Edmonton.

MacDermid has been a healthy scratch the last two games but will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 30-year-old MacDermid has zero points, 10 penalty minutes, one block, and six hits while averaging 5:05 time-on-ice through three games this season.

Kurtis MacDermid
Zub (concussion) will travel with Ottawa on their upcoming road-trip and is a game-time decision on Tuesday in Buffalo.

Zub has not played since suffering a concussion in the third game of the season, but is nearing a return to the lineup and could play as soon as Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. he 29-year-old hard-hitting defenseman has battled injuries the last two seasons, being limited to 53 and 69 games respectively.

Artem Zub
Ullmark will start in New York on Friday.

Ullmark has had an inconsistent start to his tenure as a Senator, partly derailed due to injuries, but was tremendous in his last outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in an 8-1 win over the St. Louis Blues and will return to the crease on Friday night against the New York Rangers. The Senators are sporting a 5-4-0 record and rank in the top five in the league offensively, averaging 4.2 goals per game. That said, the Senators enter the action on Friday as +170 road underdogs against a Rangers club with a 6-2-1 record.

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Ullmark is in the starter's crease at Friday's morning skate.

Ullmark has had an inconsistent start to his tenure as a Senator, partly derailed due to injuries, but was tremendous in his last outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in an 8-1 win over the St. Louis Blues and will likely return to the crease on Friday night against the New York Rangers. The Senators are sporting a 5-4-0 record and rank in the top five in the league offensively, averaging 4.2 goals per game. That said, the Senators enter the action on Friday as +170 road underdogs against a Rangers club with a 6-2-1 record.

Linus Ullmark