Senators G Linus Ullmark to make first start since leave

Ottawa goaltender Linus Ullmark will make his first start since returning from a personal leave when the Senators host the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.

Ullmark went on leave Dec. 28, one day after a difficult road loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and later revealed in an interview with TSN that he experienced an onset of anxiety and panic during that game.

His coach and teammates expressed enthusiasm at his return to the ice as well as support for him off the ice.

"Great to have him back.