Senators' Austin Watson (ankle) sidelined four weeks

Ottawa Senators forward Austin Watson will miss approximately four weeks with an ankle injury, coach D.J. Smith announced Sunday.

Watson, 29, sustained the injury during Ottawa's 5-4 preseason victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

Watson recorded 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 34 games last season, his first with the Senators since they acquired him from the Nashville Predators for a fourth-round p