Senators Reveal Update On Cousins, Say He Was Knocked Unconscious

In case you missed it, Nick Cousins was absolutely demolished by Jakob Chychrun Tuesday night in a massive, explosive hit. Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green has issued an update midday on Wednesday, revealing that Cousins was knocked unconscious briefly by the hit and will now be out at least a week to 10 days.

Nick Cousins will be out for at least one week following this hit from Jakob Chychrun, Travis Green announced. https://t.co/ZaA4Ow3i2s

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 11, 2026

Chychrun was assessed a major on the play initially, but that was rescinded after a review. Chychrun served no time in the penalty box. Additionally, the NHL Department of Player Safety deemed the hit as legal, and there is no supplemental discipline.

The two players were teammates with the Arizona Coyotes from 2017 to 2019.

Cousins is usually the agitator in controversial plays, rather than being on the receiving end. His physical, pest-like play landed him the honor of "Most Punchable Face" by his fellow players in a recent Athletic poll.  "I can't stand him. I heard he's a good guy, but I'd still love to punch him in the face," said one rival player. 

Cousins was knocked unconscious, but he did get the licence plate number

And what did Cousins do after he regained his senses last night following the hit? He went straight to Instagram and unfollowed Chychrun.  

This league!!!! The first thing Nick Cousins did when he came to after being on the receiving end of the devastating hit....was unfollow Jakob Chychrun on Instagram. https://t.co/d2v9EnlXek

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 11, 2026

Cousins, 33, is in his third season with the Senators and thus far has recorded three points in 19 games, with 42 hits. 

In his 13-year career, covering 742 games, he has 221 points, while handing out 1,062 hits. 

Chychrun has 12 points in 16 games while logging an average of 24:23 of ice time per night for the Washington Capitals.