OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 12: Austin Watson #16 of the Ottawa Senators bodychecks Jack Ahcan #54 of the Boston Bruins during the first period at Canadian Tire Centre on February 12, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Senators' Watson to have hearing for late hit on Bruins' Ahcan

Josh Wegman
4 years ago
Chris Tanouye / National Hockey League / Getty

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.

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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