Chychrun's hit on Cousins ruled clean after review; Cousins day-to-day

Fantasy hockey: Cousins left late in Tuesday's game and is listed day-to-day. Chychrun faced no supplemental discipline for the hit. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 11, 2026

Jakob Chychrun delivered a forceful shoulder check to the chest of Nick Cousins late in Tuesday night's game between Washington and Ottawa, sending Cousins hard into the glass and ice. Referees initially called a five-minute major, but after video review determined there was no head contact, the penalty was wiped off completely. Cousins had to be helped off the ice and did not return. Coach Travis Green said afterward that Cousins was not doing great but did not go to the hospital. The Department of Player Safety monitors all such plays, and no supplemental discipline followed.

The hit leaves Cousins day-to-day heading into a three-game week for Ottawa. Chychrun remains available for Washington's two remaining games this week on Thursday and Saturday.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Jakob Chychrun

Chychrun faced no discipline for the hit and remains in Washington's lineup. He skates 23:22 a night and runs the first power-play unit, ranking third among all Capitals skaters at 2:46 a game with the extra attacker. His underlying play grades 97 out of 100 among defensemen, a read on how sustainable his scoring is based on shots, scoring chances and ice time.

His recent averages show 0.28 goals and 0.37 assists per game, 2.6 shots, 0.18 power-play points, 0.7 hits and 1.3 blocks. Washington has two games left this week, on Thursday and Saturday. The strong process grade supports his current production, and he remains a hold in all formats.

Nick Cousins

Cousins is listed day-to-day after leaving Tuesday's game and is in danger of missing time during Ottawa's three-game week. He skates 11:34 a night in a depth role with virtually no power-play time (0:03 per game, 19th among Senators skaters). His underlying play grades 44 out of 100 among forwards, a read on how sustainable his scoring is based on shots, scoring chances and ice time.

His recent averages show 0.10 goals and 0.20 assists per game, 1.1 shots, 1.8 hits and 0.5 blocks. Dominik Kubalik and Rourke Chartier are the names to watch if Cousins misses time. Ottawa plays Thursday and Saturday this week. Check that Cousins is in the lineup before you start him, and the low process grade and light usage make him a fringe option even when healthy.

What to do

• Check Ottawa's lineup before Thursday's game to confirm whether Cousins can play.

• If Cousins is out, Dominik Kubalik and Rourke Chartier are the names to monitor for his minutes.

• Chychrun remains a hold with his strong process grade and first-unit power-play role.

• Cousins offers only deep-league value even when healthy, given his light ice time and low shot volume.

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