Mandolese has been reassigned to AHL Belleville, per the NHL media site.
Mandolese's demotion was expected after the team announced Anton Forsberg (groin) would be activated off injured reserve and get the starting nod against Columbus on Tuesday. In three games last season, Mandolese went 1-2-0 with a 3.30 GAA but didn't get into an NHL contest during this stint with the Sens.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Rises to NHL
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Mandolese was recalled from AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
Mandolese may be up to be given some rest during the NHL All-Star break, though with Mads Sogaard struggling and getting sent down, it's possible this move may have more permanence. Mandolese has not played at the NHL level this season.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Signs one-year contract
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Mandolese inked a one-year, two-way contract with Ottawa on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Mandolese played in the AHL, ECHL and NHL during the 2022-23 season. He posted a mark of 1-2-0 with a 3.29 GAA and a .916 save percentage in three outings for Ottawa last year. Mandolese spent the majority of his time with AHL Belleville, going 6-8-3 with a 3.33 GAA and an .890 save percentage over 17 appearances. The 22-year-old netminder is likely to begin the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Headed back to minors
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Mandolese was sent down to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
Mandolese was brought up to serve as the backup behind Mads Sogaard against the Bruins on Tuesday after youngster Dylan Ferguson came down with an illness. In his three NHL appearances this year, the 22-year-old Mandolese is sporting a 1-2-0 record, 3.30 GAA and .916 save percentage. At this point, it seems unlikely Madnolese will see any more starts this season unless somebody else suffers an injury.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Summoned by parent club
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Mandolese was promoted from AHL Belleville on Tuesday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Dylan Ferguson is dealing with a non-COVID illness, so Mandolese will join the big club and back up Mads Sogaard versus the Bruins on Tuesday. Mandolese will likely head back to the minors as soon as Ferguson is ready to return.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Heads to AHL
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Mandolese was assigned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
In a corresponding move, netminder Dylan Ferguson was recalled from the minors. Mandolese has posted a 1-2-0 record at the NHL level this season.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Gives up five goals in loss
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Mandolese allowed five goals on 39 shots in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Senators.
The Flames broke out of a scoring slump, doing damage on special teams in the first period before their 5-on-5 play caught up over the final 40 minutes. Mandolese had allowed just five goals across his first two NHL appearances, but he wasn't as lucky Sunday. The 22-year-old will likely continue to get the occasional start until Cam Talbot (lower body) can return, but it's likely to be Mads Sogaard in goal a majority of the time.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Tending twine Sunday
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Mandolese will get the starting nod in Calgary on Sunday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Mandolese has allowed just five goals on 80 shots in two career NHL games, including a 46-save win against the Islanders on Feb. 14. The 22-year-old should stay with the Senators for the next few weeks while Cam Talbot (lower body) is out. Mandolese has posted a 3.32 GAA and an .889 save percentage with AHL Belleville.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Back with big club
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Mandolese was promoted from AHL Belleville on Monday.
The 22-year-old will serve as Mads Sogaard's backup while Cam Talbot (lower body) is on the shelf. Mandolese has stopped 75 of 80 shots in his two NHL appearances this season.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Reassigned to AHL
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Mandolese stopped 29 of 32 shots in Monday's loss to Boston. He was then sent down to AHL Belleville.
Mandolese turned in another solid performance Monday, yielding just one goal in each period against the lethal Bruins. He's now given up just five goals on 80 shots in his first two NHL games. If Cam Talbot (lower body) isn't ready for Friday's game in Carolina, Mandolese should be promoted again.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: In goal Monday
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Mandolese will get the starting nod on the road versus Boston on Monday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Mandolese was solid in his season debut against the Islanders on Feb 14, stopping 46 of 48 shots faced in a winning effort. Despite that strong performance, Mads Sogaard continues to see the bulk of the workload while Cam Talbot (lower body) and Anton Forsberg (knee) are both unavailable. Still, if Mandolese can put together another strong performance versus the Bruins, he could be in line to steal some starts away from Sogaard.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Stops 46 in debut
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Mandolese stopped 46 of 48 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout victory over the Islanders.
Mandolese was superb in his first NHL game, allowing just two goals on 48 shots before blanking the Islanders in the shootout. The 22-year-old netminder could see more opportunities moving forward with Cam Talbot (lower body) and Anton Forsberg (knee) both on the IR. Mandolese certainly played well enough to split starting duties with Mads Sogaard for the time being.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Making NHL debut
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Mandolese will guard the road goal Tuesday versus the Islanders, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.
Mandolese will make his first NHL appearance in the second half of a back-to-back, as Mads Sogaard played Monday versus the Flames. Mandolese has struggled with a 3.60 GAA and an .879 save percentage through 13 games with AHL Belleville, so he shouldn't be expected to do much during his time with the big club.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Up with Senators
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Mandolese was called up by Ottawa on Sunday.
Mandolese has a 3.60 GAA and an .879 save percentage in 13 games with AHL Belleville this season. Anton Forsberg left Saturday's game because of a lower-body injury, which is likely why Ottawa decided to promote Mandolese.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Returns to AHL
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Mandolese was assigned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Mandolese suited up as Anton Forsberg's backup for the past two games because Cam Talbot (lower body) was unavailable. If Talbot remains out, Mandolese could be back with the big club for Tuesday's road matchup versus Montreal. Ottawa may also decide to bring up a different netminder rather than have Mandolese sit on the bench again.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Called up from minors
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Mandolese was recalled from AHL Belleville on Thursday.
Mandolese has yet to appear in an NHL game but could be in line to make his debut with the Senators heading into a back-to-back versus the Leafs and Canadiens on Friday and Saturday, respectively, though with the upcoming break perhaps the team would use Anton Forsberg in both games. Even if Mandolese does make his debut, his time in the NHL is no doubt linked to the health of Cam Talbot (lower body).
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Moved back to minors
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Mandolese was demoted to AHL Belleville on Monday.
The decision to reassign Mandolese could be an indication that Anton Forsberg (lower body) is ready to return, though the Senators don't play again until Wednesday. As such, the move could also be a cap-saving measure. Even if Mandolese is brought back up before that clash with the Rangers, he is unlikely to get the starting nod over Cam Talbot.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Recalled from AHL Belleville
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Mandolese was called up from AHL Belleville on Friday.
The 22-year-old netminder is 2-3-1 with a 3.47 GAA and an .868 save percentage in the AHL this season. It isn't clear if Mandolese will enter the lineup for Friday's game against Anaheim.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Headed back to minors
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Mandolese was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Mandolese served as the backup behind Magnus Hellberg on Monday while Anton Forsberg (undisclosed) was unavailable. The demotion of Mandolese would seem to indicate that Forsberg will at least be fit enough to dress for Thursday's clash with the Wild, though Mandolese could be brought back up if needed.
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Senators' Kevin Mandolese: Up with Senators
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Mandolese was called up from AHL Belleville on Monday, per CapFriendly
According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, Mandolese may occupy the backup role Monday night behind Magnus Hellberg against Dallas due to the uncertain status of Anton Forsberg.
