Overview
- Eller was cleared for the game in Colorado after nearly a month out with a foot injury sustained on Dec. 11.
- Ullmark remains away on personal leave that began Dec. 28, and his absence continues with the non-roster designation.
- Ottawa confirmed that Ullmark’s salary still counts against the cap despite his removal from the active roster.
- With Ullmark out, Leevi Merilainen has started six straight games, posting a .860 save percentage and a 2-4-0 record.
- Eller’s return pushes rookie Stephen Halliday out of the lineup for now.