The Ottawa Senators are dealing with a sudden goaltending crisis after losing star netminder Linus Ullmark to a prolonged back injury. Ullmark, who has been key to the Senators’ recent resurgence, left last Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers after experiencing back tightness in the first period.

The Senators will now resume game action without the former Vezina Trophy-winning goalie. The team kicks off their end of the year schedule with a five-game road trip that begins

The Ottawa Senators's playoff push will face a critical test as they head out on a five-game road trip without their top two goaltenders.