Formenton is now one of eight players on the COVID-19 reserve list for the Senators. With Formenton out, look for Scott Sabourin to draw into the Senators lineup.
Formenton missed Saturday's game in Montreal but will play tonight vs. the Jets. The speedy winger has scored three goals with two assists (five points) in 16 games this season.
Formenton was a second-round pick in 2017 and scored one goal in nine games with the Senators to open the season. Formenton returns to London, where he had 29 goals and 19 assists (48 points) in 48 games last season.
Formenton left Wednesday’s loss to the Flyers with what was originally described as an upper-body injury. The Senators confirmed on Friday that Formenton sustained a concussion and will head to injured reserve. There is no timetable for his return, but he will miss at least one week.
Formenton, 18, was a second round pick (No.47 overall) in this summer’s draft and tonight he will play in his first NHL games. Formenton, who will replace fellow 2017 draft pick Logan Brown, had 34 points (16G / 18A) in 65 games with London (OHL) last season.