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Ottawa forward Nick Cousins left Tuesday’s 3-2 overtime loss to Washington after a heavy third-period hit from Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun. Cousins was helped off the ice, and Senators coach Travis Green said afterward that he was “not doing great.” A concussion is a concern, but no diagnosis was reported.

By the Numbers
  • Tuesday’s final: Washington 3, Ottawa 2 (OT).
  • Cousins has 3 points (2 goals, 1 assist) in 19 games this season.
  • He previously missed 12 games with a concussion in 2023-24.
Yes, But

The hit left Cousins motionless briefly, but it was not penalized: Chychrun stayed on his feet, and the contact was to Cousins’ chest. Cousins has a prior concussion, though he has no lengthy history of head injuries.

What’s Next

Ottawa is scheduled to host Colorado on Thursday. Cousins’ availability and the nature of his injury remain unclear.

Bottom Line

The overtime loss is secondary for Ottawa; Cousins’ health is the pressing concern, with no confirmed diagnosis or recovery timeline yet.