Cousins Fined for Elbowing Incident
Incident Overview
Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins has been fined $2,083.33 for elbowing Buffalo Sabres defenceman Jacob Bryson. This sanction, announced by NHL Player Safety, represents the maximum fine permissible under the collective bargaining agreement.
Game Context
The incident took place during a game where the Senators suffered a 4-0 defeat to the Sabres. Cousins's elbow to Bryson occurred early in the third period, contributing to the Senators' ongoing struggles as they faced their fourth consecutive loss and sixth in seven games.
Current Team Standing
As of now, the Senators hold a record of 19-18-3, placing them tied for fifth in their division alongside the Montreal Canadiens. They are three points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets, who occupy the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Senators are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Dallas Stars in back-to-back games this weekend, which will be critical for their playoff aspirations.
