The only uncertainty on his resume was his spotty performance in the post-season. Last spring, Ullmark started only one of the Bruins’ 13 playoff games, partially the result of his shaky play the year prior in allowing the Florida Panthers to erase the President’s Trophy winner’s 3-1 series lead.

Along with the growing seed of doubt in Leafland, the confidence is rising within the Ottawa Senators, especially with their goaltender starting to step up when it matters most.