Ottawa's Nick Cousins hurt by massive hit from former Senator

Ottawa will likely be without forward Nick Cousins for the next few games after taking a big hit from Washington’s Jakob Chychrun.

Cousins took the impact from the former Senator, but then bounced his head off the glass before falling hard to the ice. No penalty was called on the play and he required assistance to leave the game.

Cousins is the type of player who does not always show up on the scoresheet but his impact is unmistakable.

He has the ability to play up and down the lineup, plays the role of agitator and knows how to bring out the best of his teammates. He is the energy guy many teams consider invaluable.

“I think everybody hates these scenes in hockey and any sport,” said Senators captain Thomas Chabot. “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.”

Senators head coach Travis Green didn’t have much of an update on Cousin post-game other than to say “he’s not doing great.”

The Senators had one of their better performances of the season on Tuesday but still ended up in the loss column.

The Senators (11-6-2) outworked, outmuscled and outshot the Washington Capitals but couldn’t outscore the visitors, falling 3-2 in overtime.

The bright side was the fact they still managed to earn a point.

The Senators have been without starting goaltender Linus Ullmark for almost three weeks but have managed to hold their own and play some impressive hockey.

The Senators have gone 4-3-2 without Ullmark, thanks in large part to 27-year-old Samuel Ersson of Sweden, who seems to be finding his game, and the team remaining committed to smart decisions with and without the puck.

Tuesday was a perfect example. Washington scored on its first shot and