Ullmark fuels second Vezina debate with hot start

20-save night sealed 10th straight victory

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Is Linus Ullmark just off to a hot start or could he win the Vezina Trophy for the second time in his career? More from Via @TSNHockey on X

What happened: Linus Ullmark opened the 2026-27 season with a run of strong outings in goal. Marty Biron broke down the Vezina case on Thats Hockey.

Why it matters: A second Vezina would place Ullmark among the few goaltenders to win the award multiple times. Early-season form shapes awards positioning before workloads and standings settle.

By the numbers: Made 20 saves in Oct. 16 shootout win; win streak reached 10, a

What to watch: Attention turns to whether Ullmark sustains the save volume and win pace through his next starts.

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@TSNHockey 2026-10-16T20:06:57.424168+00:00

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