Jakob Chychrun Avoids Discipline After Hit on Nick Cousins Deemed Clean

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun will not face penalties or supplemental discipline after a heavy hit on Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins was deemed clean upon video review. Officials initially assessed a five-minute major penalty late in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory, but rescinded it after confirming no head contact occurred. Chychrun, a former Senator, delivered the shoulder check with three minutes remaining in regulation.