Jakob Chychrun delivers hard hit to Nick Cousins during Capitals game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Jakob Chychrun of the Capitals leveled Senators center Nick Cousins with a hard hit during the third period of their matchup on November 10. The hit drew frustration from Senators coach Travis Green, who expressed concern over Cousins' health following the hit, as he appeared motionless before being assisted off the ice. Officials reviewed the hit for a major penalty but deemed it legal, prompting criticism from Green, who called it a head shot. Coupled with Chychrun's assist, the Capitals later secured a 3-2 overtime victory with a goal by Cole Hutson.
- •Chychrun hit Cousins in the third period of the game
- •Senators coach Travis Green questioned the legality of the hit
- •Cousins left the ice after the hit and was not doing well
- •Officials reviewed the hit but found it was not a penalty
- •Capitals won the game 3-2 in overtime
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Capitals' Jakob Chychrun level Senators' Nick Cousins with violent hit
"Senators coach Travis Green was left frustrated after Jakob Chychrun leveled Nick Cousins on Tuesday.
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