"Mike Fisher's visor is clear. You can see his eyes, and pretty much his entire face through the half shield. That meant you could view his entire emotional spectrum on the ice during his return to Ottawa.

But there were times when Fisher, who spent 13 years with the Senators organization before a trade last February, wanted to shield his face.

"I almost wish I wore a tinted visor tonight because it was a bit emotional," Fisher said.

Fisher signed several autographs for children in the stands at the Predators morning skate as he walked to Nashville's locker room. He took so long that several Predators players walked past Fisher as he signed almost every jersey, stick and puck.

During the game, the Senators showed a video montage, displaying Fisher's top moments with the team. The Senators fans warmly embraced Fisher with an ovation.

Fisher looked up just in time to watch the video, and appeared to get a little teary eyed at the spectacle.

"It was definitely emotional for sure, and like I said, a lot of good memories and great times in this building," Fisher said. "The fans have been great and it was definitely a fun moment for me.""