Senators' Watson to have hearing for late hit on Bruins' Ahcan
by Josh Wegman from on (#5W36D)
Ottawa Senators winger Austin Watson will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for his late hit on Boston Bruins defenseman Jack Ahcan on Saturday.
Austin Watson with a late, high hit on Jack Ahcan.
- Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) February 12, 2022
Two minutes for interference. pic.twitter.com/oqAgDnLQHH
Watson has one prior suspension for on-ice actions in his eight-year career. He received a two-game ban for boarding in 2017 while with the Nashville Predators.
The 30-year-old has recorded three points in 31 games this season.
Ahcan, 24, was playing in his sixth career NHL game Saturday.
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