Senators’ Reimer to start against Avalanche with Ullmark as backup

Ullmark, meanwhile, will back up for a second straight game upon his return from personal leave, which began Dec. 29.

Live coverage of the game will be on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.

The veteran Reimer, 37, holds an .871 save percentage and 3.32 goals-against average in four starts for the Senators since signing with the team earlier in January. Reimer has a 1-2-1 record in that span.

Ullmark has struggled to a 14-8-5 record with an .881 save percentage and 2.95 goals-against average this season.

Mads Sogaard, who started for the Senators in Sunday’s 7-1 thrashing of the Vegas Golden Knights, and Leevi Merilainen — the two other goalies to appear for Ottawa this season — are both currently with AHL Belleville.

Ullmark’s next opportunity to return to game action — barring a relief appearance Wednesday — will come Saturday when the Senators host the New Jersey Devils on Hockey Night in Canada.