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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👋 https://t.co/f4QEBCjccw pic.twitter.com/fvfyAA4Ucx
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) March 29, 2022
#Preds welcome Austin Watson with a tribute video and he thanks the crowd! pic.twitter.com/FON9vmqPDL
— ESPN 102.5 The Game (@1025TheGame) March 30, 2022
Welcome back, Watty! pic.twitter.com/hctB6oRbnS
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) March 30, 2022
Hear from Austin Watson post-game in Nashville. #GoSensGo pic.twitter.com/OyNqWuo2dV
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) March 30, 2022