Senators’ Nick Cousins out at least a week after Chychrun hit

A notable update after a massive collision on Tuesday night.

When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green revealed that forward Nick Cousins will miss at least a week to 10 days after taking a huge hit from Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun.

The play that put Cousins on the shelf came late in the third period at Canadian Tire Center. Cousins was looking to break the puck out of the Ottawa zone, but was leveled by Chychrun, who was pinching in from the left point. The hit sent Cousins soaring into the glass before falling flat to the ice.

Cousins was left motionless on the ice before receiving assistance from the Senators’ training staff. He was taken off the ice and immediately brought to the team’s dressing room. He didn’t return to the game.

No penalty was called on the play. Green confirmed what many who saw the hit believed, and that was the fact that Cousins was knocked out on the ice after the check.

The Capitals went on to win the game, 3-2, in overtime.

Tuesday night’s contest was Cousin’s 19th appearance of the 2026-27 season. The veteran center has struggled to find his offensive touch, scoring just two goals and three points thus far. He has a plus/minus of -5 while averaging 9:45 of ice time, amassing 44 penalty minutes.

The Senators wrap up their quick home swing on Thursday night, hosting the Colorado Avalanche. Ottawa (11-6-2) sits fourth in the Atlantic Division, holding the first Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.