Senators' Leevi Merilainen: Set to start Thursday

Merilainen will start Thursday's home game against the Capitals, Graeme Nichols of The Hockey News reports.

Merilainen has seen limited playing time in recent weeks, but he'll draw a second consecutive start for the first time this season during Thursday's matchup. Over his last seven appearances, he's gone 1-6-0 with a 3.49 GAA and .870 save percentage.