Senators' Anton Forsberg: Gives up three goals in relief
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Forsberg stopped 10 of 13 shots in relief in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Rangers.
Leevi Merilainen allowed two goals on 16 shots before he was replaced by Forsberg at the 4:59 mark of the second period. However, Forsberg didn't fare much better and allowed three more goals in what ended up being an easy win for the Rangers. Forsberg has won just once in his last five appearances, going 1-2-1 with a 3.25 GAA and an .873 save percentage in that span.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Back in win column
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Forsberg turned aside 25 of 26 shots in Sunday's 2-1 win over New Jersey.
Forsberg was excellent Sunday in a tightly contested road victory, allowing fewer than three goals in a game for just the third time this season. This was his first win since Nov. 25, but he missed most of December with a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old has conceded 12 goals on 105 shots through four appearances in January, turning in a 1-2-1 record in that span. Overall, Forsberg is 5-8-1 with an .888 save percentage and a 2.95 GAA through 15 starts in 2024-25.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Starting in New Jersey
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Forsberg will guard the road net Sunday against the Devils, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Forsberg will look for his first win since Nov. 25 as he makes his first start in six games. The 32-year-old netminder is 4-8-1 this season with an .883 save percentage and 3.10 GAA.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Gets no help in loss
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Forsberg stopped 17 shots in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Sabres.
It was a rough night for Ottawa in all three zones and Forsberg was hung out to dry, with Buffalo's final tally deflecting in off Thomas Chabot's leg. The veteran netminder has gone 0-2-1 while starting three straight games since returning from a lower-body injury, giving up 11 goals on 79 shots (.861 save percentage). There's no timeline yet for Linus Ullmark (back) to rejoin the Sens, but Forsberg will likely begin ceding work back to Leevi Merilainen unless he can turn things around.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: First goalie off
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Forsberg was the first goalie to leave the ice Thursday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports, indicating he'll tend the twine at home versus Buffalo.
Forsberg hasn't exactly impressed since returning from a lower-body injury, going 0-1-1 in two appearances to go with a 3.44 GAA. Still, with a back-to-back upcoming, Forsberg figures to split games against the Penguins and Stars on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, with Leevi Merilainen. Once Linus Ullmark (back) is cleared to play, Forsberg figures to once again be relegated to the No. 2 role in Ottawa.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Falls to Wings in OT
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Forsberg made 30 saves in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings.
Two of Detroit's goals came on the power play, including Patrick Kane's OT winner. Forsberg has started two straight games since returning from a lower-body injury, allowing seven goals on 58 shots, and he seems poised to handle No. 1 duties for the Senators over 22-year-old rookie Leevi Merilainen until Linus Ullmark (back) is healthy again.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Between pipes in Detroit
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Forsberg will draw the road start Tuesday against the Red Wings, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Forsberg made his first start since Dec. 8 in a 4-0 loss to the Blues on Friday after missing nine games due to a lower-body injury. The Swedish netminder has struggled in 2024-25, but he'll have an opportunity to prove his worth due to Linus Ullmark (back) being placed on injured reserve Tuesday. The Red Wings are 4-1-0 since Todd McLellan took over as head coach Dec. 26.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Gets no help in return
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Forsberg stopped 21 of 25 shots in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Blues.
Forsberg returned from a nine-game absence due to a lower-body injury. His Senators teammates failed to provide any scoring support, and Forsberg let in a goal to Brayden Schenn and three more to Brandon Saad in the loss. Forsberg is down to 4-7-0 with a 3.04 GAA and an .885 save percentage over 12 appearances this season. He could share the playing time between the pipes with Leevi Merilainen until Linus Ullmark (back) is able to return. The Senators wrap up a nine-game road trip Tuesday in Detroit.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Starting against St. Louis
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Forsberg will be between the road pipes against the Blues on Friday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Although Leevi Merilainen drew the road start in Dallas on Thursday in the first half of a back-to-back set, Forsberg will return the crease for the first time since Dec. 8 after missing time with a lower-body injury. Forsberg made 11 appearances prior to his absence, posting a 4-6-0 record, 2.95 GAA and .889 save percentage. He'll have a favorable matchup during his first game back in action, as the Blues are averaging just 2.69 goals this season, which is the ninth-worst mark in the league.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Activated Thursday
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Forsberg (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday and will be the backup goaltender in Dallas, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Forsberg has missed the last nine games. He is 4-6-0 with a pair of shutouts, a 2.95 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 11 outings this season. He will back up Leevi Merilainen on Thursday and will get the majority of starts until Linus Ullmark returns to action from a back injury.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Placed on injured reserve
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Forsberg (lower body) moved to injured reserve Saturday, per Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Forsberg is on the Senators' road trip and is eligible to come off injured reserve at any time, but it's unclear when he will be available to return. Ottawa brought up Mads Sogaard and Leevi Merilainen from AHL Belleville on Friday because of injuries to Forsberg and Linus Ullmark (back). Forsberg will miss his sixth straight game against Winnipeg on Saturday after getting hurt before a matchup versus Pittsburgh on Dec. 14.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Going on road trip
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Forsberg (lower body) will travel with the Senators on the team's five-game road trip per TSN 1200 Ottawa on Friday.
He has missed the last five games due to injury. Forsberg is not guaranteed to play against Winnipeg on Saturday or Sunday versus Minnesota. Linus Ullmark (back) won't be with the team, so the Senators recalled Leevi Merilainen and Mads Sogaard from AHL Belleville on Friday. Forsberg is 4-6-0 with a 2.95 GAA and an .889 save percentage this season.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Won't travel with Sens
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Forsberg (undisclosed) won't travel with the Senators on their upcoming road trip and remains without a timeline for return, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
The Senators will be without their backup netminder as they start a nine-game road trip Tuesday in Seattle. Leevi Merilainen was recalled from AHL Belleville to serve as Linus Ullmark's backup in Forsberg's absence.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Likely to miss time
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Forsberg's undisclosed injury that he sustained Saturday is bad enough that the Senators will need to recall a goaltender from AHL Belleville, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
Forsberg was hurt in the gym prior to the contest. He likely won't be ready for Tuesday's game in Seattle since the Senators are opting for a transaction, but the move hasn't been announced yet. If Forsberg is forced to miss a week or more, he could be placed on injured reserve.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Will not start after all
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Forsberg won't start at home versus the Penguins as previously reported, with Linus Ullmark instead getting the nod, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. The team later reported that Forsberg sustained a minor injury prior to the pregame warmup.
Per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Forsberg's absence will be covered by an emergency backup goaltender. Ullmark will start both halves of the Senators' back-to-back, while Forsberg will have to wait for another chance to end a skid that has seen him lose four of five starts with 16 goals allowed in that span.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Set to start versus Penguins
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Forsberg will protect the home goal versus the Penguins on Saturday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Linus Ullmark picked up a shutout Friday versus the Hurricanes, and Forsberg will get the second half of the back-to-back. Forsberg has lost four of his last five outings, giving up 16 goals on 116 shots in that span. The Penguins have turned things around recently, winning four of their last six games and scoring at least five goals in each of those victories.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Suffers another defeat
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Forsberg gave up three goals and stopped nine shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders. The fourth goal was an empty-netter with 51 seconds left in the third period.
Forsberg made his first start since a 5-2 loss to the Kings on Nov. 30, and he had another subpar performance. He has posted a save percentage below the .890 mark in his last five appearances, going 1-4-0 with a 3.26 GAA and an .862 save percentage in that span.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: In goal Sunday
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Forsberg will protect the home net versus the Islanders on Sunday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Forsberg will get the second half of Ottawa's back-to-back after Linus Ullmark played in Saturday's 3-1 win over Nashville. The 32-year-old Forsberg has a 4-5-0 record with a 2.93 GAA and an .896 save percentage through 10 appearances this season. The Islanders rank 28th in the league with 2.54 goals per game in 2024-25 and won 4-3 versus Carolina on Saturday.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: Crowned in loss
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Forsberg made 22 saves in a 5-2 loss to the Kings on Saturday. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Forsberg is a mediocre choice in most games, even in daily formats. While he does have two shutouts this season, he's 4-5-0 with a 2.93 GAA and an .896 save percentage. Ottawa has struggled to record wins this season and sits just two points from the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Forsberg will be a challenging activation unless the team takes a big step forward. He can't carry them or your fantasy squad.
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Senators' Anton Forsberg: In goal Saturday
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Forsberg will guard the road goal against the Kings on Saturday, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Forsberg is coming off a 24-save effort in a 4-3 win over Calgary on Monday. He has a 4-4-0 record with a 2.79 GAA and a .901 save percentage across nine appearances this season. The Kings earned a 2-1 win over Anaheim on Friday and sit 16th in the league with 2.96 goals per game in 2024-25.
