James Reimer's road back to the NHL | Ottawa Senators
After months of training in Kelowna, James Reimer is thankful to be living the NHL life again
www.nhl.comJames Reimer’s latest news is that he has been active with the Ottawa Senators and was scheduled to start their regular-season finale against the Maple Leafs on April 16, 2026. Recent coverage also notes he has gone 6-4-2 with a 2.53 GAA and .881 save percentage across 13 appearances this season.[2][9]
Recent update
A March 31 report said Reimer stopped 12 of 13 shots in relief during a 6-3 loss to Florida, showing solid form in limited action. Ottawa’s team site also profiled his path back to the NHL in early March after he signed with the Senators in January.[3][8]
Season context
The recent reports suggest Reimer has been serving as Ottawa’s backup behind Linus Ullmark, with occasional starts and relief appearances as needed. His current numbers indicate he has been effective enough to remain a usable depth option for the Senators late in the season.[6][2][3]
Earlier move
Reimer signed a one-year deal with Ottawa on January 12, 2026 after being back home and seeking an NHL opportunity. That move brought him back into the league after a stretch away from regular NHL play.[7][8]
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