Watson becomes 15th different Predator to score in playoffs
The Nashville Predators are getting contributions from everyone this postseason.
Thanks to a fortunate bounce early in the second period of Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks, Austin Watson became the 15th different Predators player to score a goal in the 2017 playoffs - the most of any club this postseason and a franchise record, according to Bob Waterman of Elias Sports Bureau.
| Team | Number of Goal-scorers |
|---|---|
| Predators | 15 |
| Senators | 13 |
| Rangers | 13 |
| Penguins | 13 |
| Ducks | 13 |
| Capitals | 12 |
| Oilers | 12 |
| Blue Jackets | 10 |
| Maple Leafs | 10 |
| Blues | 10 |
| Sharks | 9 |
| Canadiens | 9 |
| Bruins | 9 |
| Wild | 6 |
| Flames | 5 |
| Blackhawks | 3 |
Austin Watson picked a great time to score his first goal of the playoffs!
— NHL Daily 365 (@NHLDaily365) May 13, 2017
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The Predators have played just 11 games and were averaging 2.8 goals per game entering Friday. Roman Josi, Filip Forsberg, and Ryan Ellis lead the club with four tallies apiece.
As for Watson, his first of the postseason helped give his club a 2-1 lead.
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