Ottawa Senator Nick Cousins will be out for a stretch following a big hit in Tuesday evening’s match against the Washington Capitals, head coach Travis Green says. Cousins took a large check from former Ottawa Senator Jakob Chychrun in the final minutes of the game’s third period. The 31-year-old forward’s head appeared to bounce off the glass before falling hard to the ice. No penalty was called on the play, and he required assistance to leave the game. “He’s doing okay, I guess. As good as can be expected. He’ll be out for a little bit though,” Green told reporters on Wednesday. “But obviously, he was out unconscious for a sec, so, I would say he’s out a week to ten days. Something like that.” When asked if Cousins was indeed unconscious following the hit, Green replied, “I think so, I think so.” Cousins’ teammates Michael Amadio and Jordan Spence say they have both seen him since the hit. “It was an unfortunate hit,’ Spence said on Wednesday. “He’s such a great guy off the ice, he brings in a lot of energy, he goofs around a lot. “Seeing a guy like go down, it sucks but he’s getting better everyday and it’s always good to see him coming off the ice and still smiling and being okay. So, I’m glad that he’s okay and we’re happy that he’s in good condition now.” The Senators fell to the Capitals 3-2 in overtime. With files from The Canadian Press.
