The Buffalo Sabres were dealt some tough news, as it was announced today goaltender Linus Ullmark will miss the next 3-4 weeks. Ullmark was hurt in the third period of yesterday's game versus the Ottawa Senators after taking an awkward fall.
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Up until the injury, Ullmark was having himself a fairly good game as he had kicked aside 30 of 33 shots. Although he started the year penciled as the backup behind Carter Hutton, he has taken over the starter duties mainly due to Hutton's struggles. Ullmark has had a solid season for Buffalo, with a 2.72 goals against average and a .914 save percentage. These numbers are far superior to Hutton's miserable 3.31 goals against and .892 save percentage.
What was already a daunting task for the Sabres has gotten even worse now, as the team similarly to last year got off to a hot start only to completely fall apart later in the season. They currently sit 10 points out of a playoff position with 32 games remaining. As a result of the injury, the Sabres have called up goaltending prospect Jonas Johansson. The 24-year-old Swedish netminder may get the opportunity to see his first NHL action during the time Ullmark is expected to be out.
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