Senators’ Cousins leaves game after hit from Capitals’ Chychrun

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins exited Tuesday's game after absorbing a heavy body check from Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun. The hit occurred late in the third period of Ottawa's 3-2 overtime defeat, leaving Cousins motionless before he was helped off the ice. Following the contest, Senators head coach Travis Green provided a discouraging update on Cousins' condition, stating that the forward was "not doing great."

No penalty was assessed against Chychrun because the check hit Cousins' chest and Chychrun remained on his feet. The 33-year-old Cousins, who has three points across 19 games this season, is feared to have suffered a concussion from the impact. Ottawa concludes its three-game homestand on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche.