Austin Watson spent his first 8 years as a professional as part of the Nashville Predators organization. On Tuesday Watson finally made his return to Bridgestone Arena as part of the Ottawa Senators, receiving a heartwarming in-game tribute.

As a Predator Watson played in  306 games scoring 36 goals and adding 41 assists for 77 points and 358 PIMs. Watson was a key part of Nashville’s run to the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals scoring 4 Goals and 5 assists in 22 GP during that postseason run.

 

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