What Happened
The Ottawa Senators placed forward Warren Foegele on injured reserve with a knee injury suffered in Tuesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights, according to Pro Hockey Rumors. Foegele is expected to miss an extended period. Ottawa recalled forwards Philip Tomasino and Xavier Bourgault from AHL Belleville, where they lead the team in scoring. Forward Hayden Hodgson was also suspended two games for boarding Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke, leaving the Senators with multiple lineup openings before a three-game road trip.
Key Details
- Foegele was injured in Tuesday's game against Vegas and is expected to miss an extended period.
- Tomasino leads Belleville with 11 points in 10 games; Bourgault has nine.
- Neither recalled forward has appeared in the NHL this season.
- Hodgson was suspended two games for boarding Brandt Clarke.
- Bourgault played two NHL games last season, recording no points and a minus-one rating.
- Tomasino signed a one-year deal with Ottawa over the summer.
What It Means
Ottawa loses a veteran forward in Foegele while also missing Hodgson to suspension, creating immediate bottom-six opportunities. Tomasino and Bourgault, both former first-round picks, have produced at the AHL level and could compete for Hodgson's right-wing role. A strong showing on the road trip may earn either forward a longer look while Foegele is out.
What's Next
The Senators begin a three-game road trip with Tomasino and Bourgault available. Their performances could determine who fills Hodgson's bottom-six role and whether either earns an extended opportunity in Foegele's absence.