OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 10: Austin Watson #16 of the Ottawa Senators stretches in warm-ups prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Canadian Tire Centre on February 10, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Senators' Watson suspended 2 games for interference on Bruins' Ahcan

Kayla Douglas
4 years ago
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Ottawa Senators forward Austin Watson has been suspended two games for interference on Boston Bruins defenseman Jack Ahcan during Saturday's contest, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Sunday.

The incident occurred midway through the first period of the Senators' 2-0 loss. Watson delivered a late, high hit on Ahcan and made contact with his head.

Watson was penalized on the play.

The league determined that Watson began the hit well after Ahcan no longer had possession of the puck. The force of the check also contributed to the suspension.

Watson, 30, has one other suspension in his 371-game NHL career. He will forfeit $15,000 in salary.

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