The NHL's Department of Player Safety has ruled that a heavy hit by Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun on Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins was clean, requiring no supplemental discipline.
The collision occurred during the Capitals' game against the Senators on November 11, 2026. After video review, the league determined Chychrun's hit did not violate any rules.
No penalty was assessed on the play, and Cousins remained in the game.
