Brewin Flames Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Ottawa Senators forward Austin Watson suspended two games after infraction vs. Boston Bruins 3:47 PM ET ESPN News Services OTTAWA, Ontario -- Ottawa Senators forward Austin Watson has been suspended two games for a hit on Boston's Jack Ahcan. The NHL announced the suspension on Sunday. Watson leveled Ahcan along the end boards midway through the first period of Ottawa's 2-0 loss to the Bruins on Saturday. He was given a 2-minute minor penalty for interference. The league's department of player safety added the two-game ban after reviewing the play and determining the hit was high and late, and that Watson made "significant contact" with Ahcan's head. The 30-year-old Watson will forfeit $15,000 in salary, with the money going to the players' emergency fund. He does have the right to appeal the decision. Without Watson, the Senators bounced right back Sunday afternoon, posting a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals. Alex Formenton, Adam Gaudette, Brady Tkachuk and Connor Brown scored goals to lead a balanced attack for Ottawa. Ahcan, a defenseman, has appeared in just three games for Boston this season, averaging 14:37 time on the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) https://youtu.be/mVsN0d1QMTY Jack is a homer, so i know he won't agree with a 2 min minor, but when Andy Brickley chimes in, you know he has a good point. Edited February 13, 2022 by Brewin Flames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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