Bourgault, Xavier #53 (C)  - Ottawa Senators - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 185 lbs.
Shoots: R
Born on: Oct. 22, 2002
Age: 23
Birthplace: L'Islet, None
Salary: $0.775M
Cap Hit: $0.775M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

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April 17, 2026 Bourgault scored twice and added an assist in AHL Belleville's 6-4 win over Syracuse on Friday. - Bourgault has three multi-goal games over his last six games. For the season, the winger is up to 25 goals, 57 points and a minus-17 rating over 69 appearances. Belleville will miss the AHL postseason, so Bourgault could be a candidate to join Ottawa as part of the Black Aces early next week. None
April 10, 2026 Bourgault scored three goals in AHL Belleville's 7-6 overtime win over Laval on Friday. - Bourgault has five goals over his last three games. The 23-year-old forward has broken out to the tune of 23 goals, 54 points, 174 shots on net and a minus-15 rating with Belleville in his fourth AHL campaign. He's looked good in most areas but clearly still has some more to prove to get another NHL look after making two appearances with Ottawa earlier this season. None
April 3, 2026 Bourgault scored two goals in AHL Belleville's 5-2 win over Rochester on Friday. - Bourgault is up to 20 goals and 51 points over 64 appearances, all of which are career-best markers for the 23-year-old. He had been limited to three helpers over his last five outings. Bourgault's breakout in the AHL this year should give him some momentum to compete for NHL time in 2026-27. None
Feb. 27, 2026 Bourgault scored two goals in AHL Belleville's 5-3 loss to Utica on Friday. - Bourgault ended an 11-game goal drought with this performance. The forward is up to 16 goals and 43 points over 53 appearances this season, which is already easily his best AHL campaign. He earned a couple of call-ups this season but has gone scoreless in two games for Ottawa. None
Jan. 31, 2026 Bourgault was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday. - Bourgault was a minus-1 in 5:12 of action in Ottawa's 5-2 win over Colorado on Wednesday. He has yet to find the scoresheet in two games this season after making his NHL debut Dec. 27 in Toronto. Bourgault had 14 goals and 23 assists in 43 AHL games before his recall. None
Jan. 27, 2026 Bourgault was promoted from AHL Belleville on Tuesday. - Bourgault has played in one NHL game in his career, logging 6:43 of ice time in his debut against the Maple Leafs on Dec. 27. With Stephen Halliday (undisclosed) dealing with an injury, it's possible that Bourgault will get into Wednesday's clash with Colorado. None
Dec. 31, 2025 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. None
Dec. 28, 2025 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. He won't get a chance at an encore performance though 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. None
Dec. 27, 2025 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. None
Oct. 22, 2025 Bourgault scored twice in AHL Belleville's 6-2 win over Laval on Wednesday. - Bourgault is up to three goals and an assist through five games in the minors. Two of his goals this year, including one Wednesday, have come shorthanded. The 23-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut, and it's likely because he hasn't shown enough offense at a lower level. He had 26 points in 61 regular-season outings with Belleville last year in his third AHL campaign. None
Oct. 1, 2025 Bourgault was promoted by Ottawa on Wednesday. - Bourgault had 12 goals and 26 points across 61 regular-season outings with AHL Belleville in 2024-25. Bourgault is still expected to start the season with Belleville, but in the meantime, he might get into some preseason action with Ottawa. The Senators will face St. Louis on Thursday and Montreal on Saturday to conclude their exhibition schedule. None
July 18, 2025 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 should be in the mix for a call-up should the situation call for one. None
Sept. 27, 2024 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. None
July 15, 2024 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. None
May 6, 2024 Bourgault was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday. - Bourgault produced eight goals and 12 assists in 55 minor-league outings during the 2023-24 regular season. He didn't earn a point in two playoff appearances. The 21-year-old forward likely won't get a chance to play for the Oilers during the playoffs. None
March 31, 2022 Bourgault signed a three-year, entry-level deal with Edmonton on Thursday. - Bourgault was selected 22nd overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward has spent the last four seasons with QMJHL Shawinigan, including a 2021-22 campaign where he racked up 26 goals and 51 points through 36 games. He'll likely spend most of next season with AHL Bakersfield before he's ready to make an impact at the NHL level. None

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Date Opponent State Season
Apr 20 2026 19:30 EDT at CAR Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 23 2026 19:30 EDT CAR Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 25 2026 15:00 EDT CAR Pre-game 2026 Playoffs

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2026-04-18 analysis Bourgault has three multi-goal games over his last six games. For the season, the winger is up to 25 goals, 57 points and a minus-17 rating over 69 appearances. Belleville will miss the AHL postseason, so Bourgault could be a candidate to join Ottawa as part of the Black Aces early next week.
2026-04-18 update Bourgault scored twice and added an assist in AHL Belleville's 6-4 win over Syracuse on Friday.
2026-04-11 analysis Bourgault has five goals over his last three games. The 23-year-old forward has broken out to the tune of 23 goals, 54 points, 174 shots on net and a minus-15 rating with Belleville in his fourth AHL campaign. He's looked good in most areas but clearly still has some more to prove to get another NHL look after making two appearances with Ottawa earlier this season.
2026-04-11 update Bourgault scored three goals in AHL Belleville's 7-6 overtime win over Laval on Friday.
2026-04-04 analysis Bourgault is up to 20 goals and 51 points over 64 appearances, all of which are career-best markers for the 23-year-old. He had been limited to three helpers over his last five outings. Bourgault's breakout in the AHL this year should give him some momentum to compete for NHL time in 2026-27.
2026-04-04 update Bourgault scored two goals in AHL Belleville's 5-2 win over Rochester on Friday.
2026-02-28 analysis Bourgault ended an 11-game goal drought with this performance. The forward is up to 16 goals and 43 points over 53 appearances this season, which is already easily his best AHL campaign. He earned a couple of call-ups this season but has gone scoreless in two games for Ottawa.
2026-02-28 update Bourgault scored two goals in AHL Belleville's 5-3 loss to Utica on Friday.
2026-01-31 analysis Bourgault was a minus-1 in 5:12 of action in Ottawa's 5-2 win over Colorado on Wednesday. He has yet to find the scoresheet in two games this season after making his NHL debut Dec. 27 in Toronto. Bourgault had 14 goals and 23 assists in 43 AHL games before his recall.
2026-01-31 update Bourgault was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.
2026-01-28 Weight 172 lb 185 lb
2026-01-27 analysis Bourgault has played in one NHL game in his career, logging 6:43 of ice time in his debut against the Maple Leafs on Dec. 27. With Stephen Halliday (undisclosed) dealing with an injury, it's possible that Bourgault will get into Wednesday's clash with Colorado.
2026-01-27 update Bourgault was promoted from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
2025-12-31 analysis 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.
2025-12-31 update Bourgault scored twice in AHL Belleville's 4-3 loss to Laval on Wednesday.
2025-12-28 analysis 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. He won't get a chance at an encore performance though 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.
2025-12-28 update Bourgault has been loaned to AHL Belleville by the Senators, the team announced Sunday.
2025-12-27 analysis 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.
2025-12-27 update Bourgault was summoned from AHL Belleville on Saturday.
2025-10-23 analysis Bourgault is up to three goals and an assist through five games in the minors. Two of his goals this year, including one Wednesday, have come shorthanded. The 23-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut, and it's likely because he hasn't shown enough offense at a lower level. He had 26 points in 61 regular-season outings with Belleville last year in his third AHL campaign.
2025-10-23 update Bourgault scored twice in AHL Belleville's 6-2 win over Laval on Wednesday.
2025-10-01 analysis Bourgault had 12 goals and 26 points across 61 regular-season outings with AHL Belleville in 2024-25. Bourgault is still expected to start the season with Belleville, but in the meantime, he might get into some preseason action with Ottawa. The Senators will face St. Louis on Thursday and Montreal on Saturday to conclude their exhibition schedule. 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.
2025-10-01 update Bourgault was promoted by Ottawa on Wednesday. Bourgault was promoted from AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
2025-10-01 analysis Bourgault had 12 goals and 26 points across 61 regular-season outings with AHL Belleville in 2024-25. Bourgault is still expected to start the season with Belleville, but in the meantime, he might get into some preseason action with Ottawa. The Senators will face St. Louis on Thursday and Montreal on Saturday to conclude their exhibition schedule.
2025-10-01 update Bourgault was promoted by Ottawa on Wednesday.
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.775M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.775M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-08-08 prospect No Yes
2025-07-07 Active in League No Yes
2025-07-07 Franchise 2025 2025 Kanata Senators