With Jake Sanderson out for Game 4, Carter Yakemchuk will draw back into Ottawa's lineup for his playoff debut on Saturday. The 20-year-old defensemen will hopefully add a much-needed offensive boost to Ottawa's lineup after they scored only three goals in their first three playoff games. He appeared in only four total games prior to the playoffs, picking up a goal, two points and two PIMs.
After sitting as a healthy scratch in Game 3, Dennis Gilbert will draw back into Ottawa's lineup for Game4 on Sautrday. The 29-year-old only appeared in eight regular season games this season, picking up an assist and two SOG while averaging just 12:41 TOI. He will replace Cameron Crotty for Game 4.
Crotty made his playoff debut in Game 3 but will be a healthy scratch for Game 4 on Saturday as Dennis Gilbert draws back into the lineup. The 26-year-old Crotty only appeared for 8:59 TOI in Game 3, but was a -1 plus/minus.
Despite Ullmark playing outer-worldly through the first three games of Ottawa's opening series, the Senators find themselves down 3-0 and on the edge of elimination on Saturday for Game 4. Ullmark has been the Senators' best player, posting a .933 SV%, 2.02 GAA and 0-3-0 record. He will look to keep Ottawa's season alive at home Saturday, as they host the Carolina Hurricanes, who have outscored them 7-3 in the series.
Sanderson exited Ottawa's 2-1 Game Three loss on Thursday in the second period shortly after receiving a high hit from Carolina's Taylor Hall, potentially leading to his concussion. The 23-year-old defenseman has two assists through three games in the series. In a must-win Game Four, the Senators will need to rely more heavily on Thomas Chabot in Sanderson's absence.
Sanderson exited Ottawa's 2-1 Game Three loss on Thursday in the second period shortly after blocking a shot with his hand and an awkward collision, but it's unclear which event is related to his injury. The 23-year-old defenseman has two assists through three games in the series, and his status for Game Four on Saturday is uncertain.
Ullmark has never won a playoff series as the goalie of record, and the odds are against him with the Senators trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0. That said, the 32-year-old Swedish goalie has been exceptional, saving 73 of 78 shots (.936 SV%) through two games (0-2-0). The Senators will need Ullmark at his best again on Thursday in Game Three, entering the action as -118 home favourites in an attempt to narrow their series deficit to 2-1.
Ullmark has never won a playoff series as the goalie of record, and the odds are against him with the Senators trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0. That said, the 32-year-old Swedish goalie has been exceptional, saving 73 of 78 shots (.936 SV%) through two games (0-2-0). The Senators will need Ullmark at his best again on Thursday in Game Three, entering the action as -118 home favourites in an attempt to narrow their series deficit to 2-1.
Gilbert played the opening two games of Ottawa's first-round matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, but will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch in Game Three. The 29-year-old Gilbert recorded 11 hits and six penalty minutes in his two postseason appearances.
Cameron Crotty will make his postseason debut in Game Three, sending Thomson to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Thomson made his postseason debut in Game Two, recording one shot and two blocks in 13:01 time-on-ice.
Lassi Thomson will be a healthy scratch in Game Three, allowing Crotty to enter the lineup for his postseason debut. The 26-year-old Crotty was serviceable in six games for the Senators late in the season, averaging 14:55 time-on-ice and scoring one assist.
Kleven has been sidelined for over three weeks due to an upper-body injury, but will return to the lineup and make his postseason debut in Game Three. The 24-year-old defenseman had a breakout season, becoming a reliable blueliners for the Senators, averaging 17:21 time-on-ice and scoring 18 points (3G / 15A) in 70 games.
Beckman was a fourth-round pick, 97th overall, by the Senators in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old goalie recently completed a sensational 15-game stint in the QMJHL, posting a 13-1-0 record along with a 1.52 GAA and .940 SV% with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens.
After serving as a healthy scratch in Game 1, Thomson will make his post-season debut on Monday in place of the injured Artem Zub (undisclosed). Thomson played in just 11 games this season, registering zero goals and three assists. He is expected to skate with Dennis Gilbert on Ottawa's third defensive pairing.
Zub exited Game One on Saturday after only 7:44 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury, and is unavailable for Game Two on Monday. The 30-year-old Zub averaged 20:48 time-on-ice and scored 30 points (5G / 25A) in 81 games this season.
Ullmark played well for the Senators in Game One, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%), but received no goal support in a 2-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 32-year-old Swedish goalie has never won a playoff series while being the goalie of record, posting a 3.22 GAA and .888 SV% in 17 career playoff appearances (5-11). The Senators enter a pivotal Game Two as +129 road underdogs.
Ullmark played well for the Senators in Game One, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%), but received no goal support in a 2-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 32-year-old Swedish goalie has never won a playoff series while being the goalie of record, posting a 3.22 GAA and .888 SV% in 17 career playoff appearances (5-11). The Senators enter a pivotal Game Two as +129 road underdogs.
Zub exited Game One on Saturday after only 7:44 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury, and his status is uncertain for Game Two on Monday. The 30-year-old Zub averaged 20:48 time-on-ice and scored 30 points (5G / 25A) in 81 games this season.
