Watson racked up 26 PIM in Friday's 8-2 win against the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Watson didn't score any points, but he was very busy. He was whistled for slashing and abuse of officials in the second period. He also picked up a pair of roughing minors and a game misconduct in the third period. Watson has one goal, 43 PIM and 23 hits over 10 appearances this season.

Watson played 6:46 Saturday in a 6-4 win over the Oilers, but remains without a point this season.

EDGE Analysis

He did get seven PIM, including a major for fighting. Watson is struggling to get meaningful ice in Tampa Bay. He has skated in just seven of the team's 18 games, and his time has ranged from a high of 8:55 and a low of 3:30. Watson is on the downside of his NHL career.

Watson signed a one-year, $776,665 contract with Tampa Bay on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Watson managed to land a contract with the Lightning after attending training camp with the team on a professional tryout agreement. In 75 games with Ottawa last season, he generated nine goals, 11 points, 123 PIM and 165 hits. He will provide some physicality in a fourth-line role with Tampa Bay this campaign, when he gets the opportunity to play.

Watson (lower body) signed a professional tryout agreement with the Lightning on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Watson was reportedly looking for a multi-year deal this offseason, but he'll have to settle for a camp invitation. The 31-year-old forward is a strong bottom-six option with penalty-killing skills, and there's a good chance he could receive a contract from the Lightning to bolster their fourth line before the 2023-24 season gets underway.

Watson (foot) will not play Saturday versus Tampa Bay and is done for the season, Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson was injured Thursday versus the Panthers. He has nine goals, two assists, 123 PIM and 165 hits in 75 games this season. Watson will be replaced on the fourth line by Julien Gauthier.

Watson (lower body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Watson was hurt in the second period, though it's unclear when the injury occurred. If he can't play Saturday versus the Lightning, Dylan Gambrell or Julien Gauthier could enter the lineup.

Watson scored two goals, one a short-handed game-winner, in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Both tallies came back-to-back in the first period, breaking open a 1-1 tie and sending the Senators toward a rout. Watson has three goals in his last three games but hadn't found the scoresheet at all in his prior 15, and the fourth-line grinder's main fantasy value still comes from his physical play -- through 56 contests on the season, he has 72 PIM and 132 hits to go along with his seven goals and nine points.

Watson (illness) is expected to return to action Sunday against St. Louis, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson has supplied six points, 52 shots on goal, 109 hits and 56 PIM in 50 games this season. He is projected to play alongside Parker Kelly and Dylan Gambrell after sitting out Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to Chicago.

Watson (illness) will be a game-time decision Sunday against St. Louis, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson is expected to take part in pregame warmups before a decision on status is made. Still, it seems probable that he will return after missing Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to Chicago because Tyler Motte will be scratched Sunday for trade-related reasons. If Watson can't play, Dillon Heatherington could suit up as the seventh defenseman.

Watson (illness) will not be in the lineup versus Chicago on Friday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson's spot in the lineup is expected to be taken by Derick Brassard, who was a healthy scratch Tuesday. Watson has four goals and six points in 50 games this season. Consider him day-to-day after Friday's tilt.