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Senators acquire winger Austin Watson from Predators

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Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) celebrates with Austin Watson (51) after Sissons scored against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 5-2. The win gave the Predators first place in the Central Division for the Stanley Cup playoffs. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Watson’s return solidifies Predators’ lines for playoffs

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Watson to return to Predators for 1st time since suspension

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Predators assign Watson to AHL on long-term injury loan

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Predators’ Austin Watson gains reinstatement from NHL

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FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 file photo, Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson has been suspended without pay as part of the NHL’s substance abuse program. The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 that Watson had been placed in Stage Two of the league’s substance abuse and behavioral health program “for treatment related exclusively to his ongoing issues with alcohol abuse.” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) **FILE**

Predators’ Austin Watson suspended, in substance abuse program

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Predators’ Watson: Alcohol issues led to his arrest

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Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler (17) and Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, fight as linesman Jonny Murray, center, tries to pull them apart during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Watson’s hat trick leads Predators over Ducks 5-2

By CHIP CIRILLO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, blocks a shot in front of St. Louis Blues center Robby Fabbri in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Rinne sets mark for Finnish goalies, Predators top Blues 4-1

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Watson reinstated to Predators’ roster after suspension

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FILE - In this April 14, 2018, file photo, Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson waits for play to resume during the team's NHL hockey playoff game against the Colorado Avalanche in Nashville, Tenn.Watson's 27-game suspension for domestic abuse has been reduced to 18 games by an arbitrator. The NHL and the NHL Players' Association announced arbitrator Shyam Das' decision Thursday, Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Jenn Guardino, Austin Watson’s girlfriend, takes blame for suspension

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FILE - In this April 14, 2018, file photo, Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson waits for play to resume during the team's NHL hockey playoff game against the Colorado Avalanche in Nashville, Tenn.Watson's 27-game suspension for domestic abuse has been reduced to 18 games by an arbitrator. The NHL and the NHL Players' Association announced arbitrator Shyam Das' decision Thursday, Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Watson’s girlfriend takes blame for causing suspension

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FILE - In this April 14, 2018, file photo, Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson waits for play to resume during the team's NHL hockey playoff game against the Colorado Avalanche in Nashville, Tenn.Watson's 27-game suspension for domestic abuse has been reduced to 18 games by an arbitrator. The NHL and the NHL Players' Association announced arbitrator Shyam Das' decision Thursday, Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

NHL criticizes reduction of suspension for Predators’ Watson

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FILE - In this April 14, 2018, file photo, Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson waits for play to resume during the team's NHL hockey playoff game against the Colorado Avalanche in Nashville, Tenn.Watson's 27-game suspension for domestic abuse has been reduced to 18 games by an arbitrator. The NHL and the NHL Players' Association announced arbitrator Shyam Das' decision Thursday, Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Watson’s domestic abuse suspension reduced to 18 games

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FILE - In this March 8, 2018 file photo Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson celebrates after scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. Watson has been suspended without pay for the entire preseason and first 27 games of the regular season for domestic abuse. Commissioner Gary Bettman handed down the suspension Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 after an investigation and a hearing with Watson last week. Watson pleaded no contest in July to a charge of domestic assault stemming from an incident in June, and the league found Watson engaged in unacceptable off-ice conduct. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators: Support Watson while fighting domestic violence

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press