Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark is never one to dwell on the past, no matter the circumstances.
“For me, it’s just about enjoying the ride a little bit,” Ullmark said after an off-ice workout at the Canadian Tire Centre ahead of Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “Every game is a new beast to tame, in a way. So, you can’t really think that the last game is going to be the same thing as [Thursday’s] game. Every game is a new opportunity to prove yourself.”
Down 2-0 in the series following a 6-2 loss in Game 1 and a Max Domi overtime winner in Game 2, the Senators are looking to turn things around at home. Ullmark’s stats have struggled with an .800 save percentage and a 4.39 goals-against average through the first two games. Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz, meanwhile, has been exceptional, stopping 57 of 61 shots.
When asked to assess his play in the series, Ullmark responded with a playful grin: “What do you think?”. He knows how to use humor as a way to cope with tough situations, keeping his mind focused on the next opportunity.
