LEEVI
MERILAINEN
#1 -
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3-3-0, 2.72, .899 in last 6 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 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 411 | 185 | 23 | 3.36 | .876 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 |
|
|
L | 57:57 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 3.36 | .876 | 3-4-0 | - |
| 2025-12-02 |
|
|
- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | DNP | |
| 2025-11-30 |
|
|
- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | DNP | |
| 2025-11-28 |
|
|
L | 57:13 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 3.40 | .874 | 3-3-0 | - |
| 2025-11-26 |
|
|
- | 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, Dec 04, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Merilainen was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, per TSN 1200 Ottawa, and is expected to start at home versus the Rangers on Thursday.
Rotowire
Sat, Nov 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Merilainen made 27 saves in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Blues.
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.
