Leevi Merilainen
G - Vancouver Canucks
- 6' 3"
- 186 lbs
- Age 24
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View More NewsLeevi Merilainen roughed up in season debut
Leevi Merilainen struggled in his season debut Wednesday, allowing seven goals on 26 shots in an 8-4 loss to the Sabres. Buffalo's final tally was scored into an empty net. The 23-year-old netminder was beaten three times on the power play and once while shorthanded during the lopsided contest.
Fantasy Impact
This was a disastrous season debut for Merilainen, who is slated to serve as the No. 2 goalie behind Linus Ullmark. The Senators are hoping he can replicate his impressive numbers from last season (1.99 GAA, .925 save percentage), but this performance will not inspire confidence in fantasy managers. For now, he remains a handcuff for Ullmark owners and a risky spot-starter at best.
| Full Season Stats | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GAMES | GOALS AGAINST | GAA | SAVES | SAVE % | WINS | SHUTOUTS | ATOI |
| 2022 | OTT | 2 | 6 | 4.231 | 43 | 0.878 | 0 | 0 | 42:32 |
| 2023 | OTT | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 51:38 |
| 2024 | OTT | 12 | 22 | 1.991 | 273 | 0.925 | 8 | 3 | 55:14 |
| 2025 | OTT | 20 | 64 | 3.509 | 391 | 0.858 | 8 | 0 | 54:43 |
| 2026 | VAN | 6 | 12 | 2.508 | 149 | 0.926 | 1 | 0 | 47:51 |
Game Schedule
| Date | Opp | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29th | @ EDM | 10:00pm |
| Thu, Oct 1st | vs EDM | 10:00pm |
| Sat, Oct 3rd | vs CGY | 10:00pm |
| Sun, Oct 4th | vs VGK | 9:00pm |
