The Washington Capitals topped the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday night as defenseman Jakob Chychrun got social media talking with a huge hit in the third period.
Senators forward Nick Cousins was trying to corral the puck in Ottawa’s zone. He had his head down and didn’t see Chychrun lurking in front of him until it was too late. Chychrun blasted Cousins with his shoulder and sent his opponent off his feet and into the boards.
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It was one of the nastiest hits so far in the young 2026-27 season. Cousins was left sprawled out on the ice as a skirmish broke out at center ice.
Senators head coach Travis Green said after the game that Cousins was “not doing great” after the blow.
“I think everybody hates these scenes in hockey and any sport,” Ottawa star Thomas Chabot added, via CBC. “Obviously, you’re aware it’s part of the game, but it’s a lot more than the game of hockey, and it sucks seeing him like that.”
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Chychrun avoided a major penalty for the hit, leaving Green confused and annoyed.
The game was tied 2-2 with three minutes left in the period.
Capitals defenseman Cole Hutson scored the game-winning goal in overtime after being credited with an assist to Pierre-Luc Dubois, who tied the game earlier in the third period.
Washington improved to 10-6 on the year with the victory. Ottawa fell to 11-6-2.