Jakob Chychrun’s third-period hit on Ottawa forward Nick Cousins was the most talked-about moment as the Washington Capitals defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime on Nov. 10, 2026.
According to Fox News, Cousins was trying to control the puck in Ottawa’s zone with his head down when Chychrun delivered a shoulder hit that sent Cousins off his feet and into the boards; a skirmish broke out at center ice and the play drew widespread attention on social media.
Fox News reported that Senators coach Travis Green said after the game that Cousins was “not doing great” following the hit. Ottawa defenseman Thomas Chabot called the scene upsetting and made his remarks via CBC, Fox News said.
The hit did not draw a major penalty, a decision Fox News described as leaving Green “confused and annoyed.” Fox News also characterized the play as one of the nastiest hits early in the 2026-27 season.
Cole Hutson scored the game-winning goal in overtime after Pierre-Luc Dubois tied the game earlier in the third period. Fox News reported the final score was 3-2; Washington improved to 10-6 and Ottawa fell to 11-6-2.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
