Blackhawks beats Senators 5-2 for first pre-season win
OTTAWA — After two exhibition games it’s clear Alex Formenton has made an early impression on Ottawa Senators head coach Guy Boucher.
Formenton scored his first of the pre-season as the Senators dropped a 5-2 decision against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.
With a focus on the young guys in the system, it was Formenton and Filip Chlapik who earned praise from Boucher despite Ottawa losing its third straight exhibition game.
“From the beginning to the end they were able to push hard, not change their game, so mentally you’re staying strong and making strong plays,” said Boucher. “Chlapik played a really good one last game and played another good one (Friday). Formenton was really good from the beginning to the end so for him a really solid game.”