LEEVI
MERILAINEN
#1 -
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2-2-0, 3.78, .860 in last 4 GPI
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Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
186 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
0
years
(Rookie)
Debut
Apr 4, 2023
Born
Aug 13, 2002
(23 yrs)
Oulu, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Ottawa in 2020 (3/71).
Drafted from
Karpat (Fin Jr.)
VS.
Leevi Merilainen
STAT RANK
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP Games Played
|
W Wins
|
L Losses
|
OT Overtime Losses
|
MIN Minutes
|
SHA Shots Against
|
GA Goals Against
|
GAA Goals Against Average
|
SV % Save Percentage
|
SO Shutouts
|
G Goals
|
A Assists
|
PIM Penalty Minutes
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 676 | 304 | 39 | 3.46 | .872 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Log
| Date | Team | Opp | DECISION | MIN Minutes
|
SO Shutouts
|
GA Goals Against
|
SHA Shots Against
|
YTD GAA | YTD SV% | YTD RECORD | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 |
|
|
W | 60:00 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 3.46 | .872 | 5-7-0 | - |
| 2025-12-29 |
|
|
L | 55:50 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 3.51 | .869 | 4-7-0 | - |
| 2025-12-27 |
|
|
L | 30:55 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 3.43 | .874 | 4-6-0 | - |
| 2025-12-23 |
|
|
- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | DNP | |
| 2025-12-21 |
|
|
- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | DNP |
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-02 |
Recalled from the Belleville Senators (AHL).
|
| 2025-11-01 |
Assigned to the Belleville Senators (AHL).
|
| 2025-10-23 |
Recalled from the Belleville Senators (AHL).
|
| 2025-10-19 |
Assigned to the Belleville Senators (AHL).
|
| 2025-06-30 |
Signed by the Ottawa Senators to a one-year contract extension.
|
News
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Rotowire
Thu, Jan 01, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Merilainen will start Thursday's home game against the Capitals, Graeme Nichols of The Hockey News reports.
Rotowire
Tue, Dec 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Merilainen turned aside 18 shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to Columbus.
Scouting Report
Has the ability to make spectacular saves, but consistency is also needed in order for him to maximize his upside at the National Hockey League level. He definitely battles to make every save, even when out of position. Could stand to add more bulk and get physically stronger to maximize output at the highest level.
Long Range Potential: Talented goaltender with upside.
