The Senators goalie started being second-guessed after he allowed six goals on 24 shots in a 6-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference First Round. Indeed, Ottawa coach Travis Green found himself having to defend Ullmark through the first three games of the best-of-7 series, all losses.

After helping extend the Ottawa Senators ’ season with a 4-0 road win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5, Brady Tkachuk made it clear what he expects when the series shifts back to Ottawa.