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Senators’ Austin Watson suspended 2 games for hit on Bruins’ Jack Ahcan
The NHL announced the suspension on Sunday.
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — 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.
#GoSensGo Austin Watson will have a hearing tomorrow for interference on #NHLBruins Jack Ahcan. pic.twitter.com/OoPw5jeYsH
— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) February 12, 2022
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