Jake Sanderson Reinjured In Senators’ Season Opener In Toronto

After playing one period of preseason hockey, Sanderson suited up on Saturday night for the Sens regular season opener, but left the game in the first period after just six shifts. Early in the second period, the team announced he would not return.

Earlier in the game, as he battled former Senator Nick Paul, Sanderson appeared to awkwardly extend his leg along the boards. Sportsnet cameras later caught footage of the Senators' top defenceman on the bench, punching the boards in frustration.

Sanderson missed practices during training camp because of an undisclosed injury and didn't make his preseason debut until the Sens' final exhibition game against the Montreal Canadiens on September 26.