NHL game takes scary turn as Nick Cousins struggles to get up after massive hit

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Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins was forced to leave Tuesday night's game against the Washington Capitals on November 10, 2026, after receiving a powerful body check from Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun. The collision occurred with approximately 2:57 remaining in the third period at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada.Cousins was attempting to move the puck out of Ottawa's defensive zone when Chychrun delivered the hit, sending him into the boards. Cousins remained down on the ice before eventually getting up with assistance from teammates and staff. He did not return to the game.

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00:01this terrifying hit left an NHL player needing help just to get off the ice with less than three

00:07minutes remaining in the game Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chikron delivered a crushing

00:12body check to Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins and around taking a peek over his shoulder there's

00:18Cousins went down hard and remained on the ice before teammates

00:29and staff helped him off but here's what shocked everyone officials reviewed the collision and

00:35ruled that no penalty was warranted Ottawa's coach questioned the decision

00:39while Cousins condition remained a major concern after the game

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