# Jakob Chychrun delivers hockey hit of the year on Nick Cousins in chilling sight: ‘Not doing great’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jakob-chychrun-delivers-hockey-hit-of-the-year-on-nick-cousins-in-chilling-sight-not-doing-great/
- Published: 2026-11-11T13:02:48+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T13:23:48+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/jakob-chychrun-delivers-hockey-hit-of-the-year-on-nick-cousins-in-chilling-sight/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Cousins was injured after Chychrun’s late hit into the boards.
- Officials rescinded an initial five-minute major after review.
- Washington beat Ottawa 3-2 with an overtime goal.

## Summary

Washington Capitals defenceman Jakob Chychrun hit Ottawa Senators centre Nick Cousins late in a 2-2 game, sending him into the boards and leaving him motionless on the ice. Cousins left the game, and Senators coach Travis Green said he was “not doing great”; the incident drew concern from teammates and affected Ottawa as Washington went on to win in overtime.

The hit came with about three minutes remaining in regulation. Officials initially assessed a five-minute major penalty but rescinded it after a review, leaving Green surprised. Washington won 3-2 with a goal 1 minute 14 seconds into overtime, improving its record to 10-6; Cousins avoided a hospital visit.

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