Watson missed the last two practice sessions for maintenance, but Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports the forward should be available for Game 1 against the Jets on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

It's entirely possible that Watson is banged up, but the Predators are notorious for keeping player information close to the collective vest. Nevertheless, Vingan is a trusted source for Preds coverage, so we should expect Watson -- who is tied with Colton Sissons for the team lead in playoff points at seven apiece -- to give it a go in the upcoming home contest.