Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark has been given permission to take a break for personal reasons, the team confirmed on Sunday. Steve Staios, the president of hockey operations and general manager, issued a statement expressing the organization’s full support for Ullmark during this period without specifying the exact reasons for his absence. Staios mentioned that out of respect for Ullmark, no further details would be disclosed.
Ullmark, aged 32, has recorded 14 victories in 28 games this season, maintaining a 2.95 goals against average and an .881 save percentage. His most recent game was on Saturday in a 7-5 defeat against the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he allowed four goals on 14 shots. The Senators are scheduled to play against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday.