Senators' Jaxon Cover totally unmatched at NHL Prospect Challenge

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeOttawa SenatorsSportsHockeyNHL Senators' Jaxon Cover totally unmatched at NHL Prospect Challenge In-depth analysis of the 2026 first-rounder's remarkable weekend at the NHL Prospect Challenge in Gatineau. Author of the article: By Callum Fraser Published Sep 14, 2026 4 minute read Join the conversation Ottawa Senators rookie camp started at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa Friday. Ottawa Senator prospect Jaxon Cover during practice Friday. PHOTO BY TONY CALDWELL /Postmedia Article content It’s just a rookie tournament, but what Ottawa Senators prospect Jaxon Cover did over the weekend in Gatineau was truly sensational. Article content The Senators scored eight goals. He was in on seven of them. Article content Article content After a three-point performance on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, which included an exhilarating game-winning goal in 3-on-3 overtime, Cover put on a four-point encore against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday at Slush Puppie Centre. Article content “(My main goal) is just to show everything that I have,” Cover said. “My playmaking, my vision, just everything that I can offer and bring to the team.” Article content Cover, who had two goals and two assists, took a cross-ice feed from Christian Kyrou on a rush and beat Montreal goalie Mikus Vecvanags with a curl-and-drag wrister over the glove to give Ottawa a 2-1 lead at 17:39 of the first. Just over two minutes later, the puck found him in the slot again and he scored with a quick shot blocker side to make it 3-1. Article content Article content Article content “He’s obviously pretty dynamic, as we saw these last two games,” said Belleville Senators coach Andrew Campbell, who was behind Ottawa’s bench for the tournament. “Some highlight-reel goals, a lot of good plays out there.” Article content Sports Get the latest sport headlines and breaking news. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content After playing wing on Saturday, Cover got a chance to show his abilities at centre against Montreal. It’s not his usual position, but that didn’t seem to matter. Article content As crazy as it seems, Cover could’ve done more damage. He was robbed by Vecvanags on a nasty breakaway deke in the first; he twice missed a wide-open net for…