Bourgault scored twice in AHL Belleville's 4-3 loss to Laval on Wednesday.
Bourgault hadn't scored in December until Wednesday. He had 10 assists over 10 appearances prior to his two-goal game. Bourgault is having a fantastic year, earning 29 points, 91 shots on net and a minus-11 rating over 33 AHL appearances. He also made his NHL debut Dec. 27, but it's unclear when he'll get his next chance at a call-up.
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Senators' Xavier Bourgault: Headed back to AHL
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Bourgault has been loaned to AHL Belleville by the Senators, the team announced Sunday.
Bourgault was brought up just after the holiday break concluded and made his NHL debut Saturday, recording three shots on goal in just 6:43 of ice time in a 7-5 loss to Toronto. He won't get a chance at an encore performance, as he's being sent back to AHL Belleville. The 23-year-old has 27 points (nine goals, 18 assists) in 32 games in the AHL.
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Senators' Xavier Bourgault: Brought up from minors
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Bourgault was summoned from AHL Belleville on Saturday.
Bourgault has notched nine goals and 27 points in 32 AHL appearances this season. He will be an option for Saturday's matchup against Toronto, but it's unclear if the 23-year-old forward will make his NHL debut.
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Senators' Xavier Bourgault: Up from AHL
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Bourgault was promoted from AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
Bourgault had 12 goals and 26 points across 61 regular-season outings with Ottawa's top minor-league affiliate in 2024-25. Bourgault will likely start the season in the AHL after seeing some additional preseason action. The Senators face St. Louis on Thursday before visiting Montreal on Saturday to conclude the team's exhibition schedule.
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Senators' Xavier Bourgault: Re-signs with Sens
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Bourgault has signed a one-year, two-way contract to remain with the Senators, PuckPedia reports.
Bourgault has yet to make an appearance in the NHL in his career, but the 22-year-old has done well at the AHL level. Last season, he finished with 12 goals and 14 assists in 61 games with AHL Belleville, his first full season in the Senators organization after being traded from Edmonton last offseason. Bourgault will likely remain in the AHL to start next season, but he should be in the mix for a call-up should the situation call for one.
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Senators' Xavier Bourgault: Drops to AHL
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Bourgault was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Friday.
Bourgault was acquired by the Senators from the Oilers in July, but the 21-year-old forward will not begin 2024-25 in the NHL. He had 20 points in 55 AHL games with Bakersfield last year.
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Senators' Xavier Bourgault: Acquired in trade
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Ottawa obtained Bourgault and Jake Chiasson from Edmonton on Monday in exchange for Roby Jarventie and a 2025 fourth-round pick.
Bourgault produced eight goals and 20 points in 55 regular-season appearances for AHL Bakersfield in 2023-24. The 21-year-old forward hasn't seen any NHL action since being the No. 22 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He will compete for a bottom-six spot with the Senators during training camp.
