NHL Shockwaves: Unexpected Number One and Your Team’s Hidden Injury Crisis Revealed
The Kings have lost six of eight games without Anze Kopitar. On the one hand, it’s pushed them out of a playoff spot, and it’s likely they would’ve been firmly in a spot with their captain in the lineup. On the other hand, some Kings faithful might view the absence as heroic if the losing stretch pushes the team to make some much-needed changes.
26. Ottawa Senators, 23-20-7
Last week: 25
Sean: 27
Dom: 25
With Linus Ullmark out on personal leave, the spotlight turned to Leevi Merilainen. He did not handle it well. In Ullmark’s absence, Merilainen threw up an .847 percentage and allowed nearly nine goals more than expected. It was hard not to feel bad for him — and hard not to wonder why Ottawa didn’t start the season with a more legitimate backup plan in place. James Reimer, one game in, does not appear to be the solution. There are currently seven points and five teams separating the Sens from a playoff spot. Whoops.
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