Linus Ullmark Nearing Return As Senators' Goaltending Concerns Suddenly Fade (For Now)

The Senators appear to be on the verge of getting their number one goaltender back, potentially as early as Tuesday night when the Washington Capitals visit Canadian Tire Centre.

The game is scheduled to be Alex Ovechkin's second-last regular season appearance in Ottawa, assuming the Capitals' superstar follows through on his plans to retire at the end of the season.

The Senators indicated over the weekend that Linus Ullmark was getting very close to returning. He's been participating fully in practice, and there were two more encouraging developments on Sunday.

First, the club reassigned goaltender Jonas Johansson to the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League, seemingly clearing…