If Ullmark is ready to return, Merilainen will be sent back to the American Hockey League affiliate in Belleville. The 22-year-old doesn’t have to clear NHL waivers before reassignment to the AHL, so that’s the easiest move for Steve Staios, the president of hockey operations and general manager.

The Bruins might benefit from a rising salary cap, but Boston knows full well of the dangers that come from building through free agency.

Ullmark's next chance to suit up will be at home against Minnesota on Saturday.

Travis Green wore his best poker face after the club’s skate on Wednesday at the Canadian Tire Centre. Cagey would be the best word to describe the back-and-forth reporters had with Green after goaltender Linus Ullmark participated fully in the 40-minute skate in preparation for Thursday’s visit by Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

According to TSN Ottawa, Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (back) will not serve as the backup on Thursday evening when the Senators face the Capitals. The team expressed optimism that Ullmark could return during their current homestand but will need at least another day to recover.

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark has been sidelined for over a month with a back injury. He left a game against the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 22 and has been out of action ever since.

Team Sweden has announced Philadelphia Flyers goalie Sam Ersson as a late addition to their lineup for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. With Jacob Markstrom of

Jeremy Swayman hasn't been at his best in 2024/25 without Linus Ullmark, and now, it appears that some in the media are calling for the team to move him.

Utah, which hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday (9 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, Utah16),is also without forward Dylan Guenther, who was placed on injured reserve on Jan. 8 with a lower-body injury. He is day to day. -- Matt Komma

Poised to return soon

Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman highlighted his close friendship with Linus Ullmark with a special reaction to a social media post.

Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips. Goaltender Linus Ullmark was a full participant at this morning's skate and taking first team repetitions as he continues to work his way back from a back injury.