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The NHL has fined Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins Now is his 12th NHL season, Cousins has earned quite the reputation as an agitator. Fans may remember

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 3

Demidov/Struble: Nick Cousins wanted to fight on his own terms

On Saturday night at the Bell Centre, we suspected that Nick Cousins was going to have a fight on his hands. The reason was simple: the Habs were going to come after him for his dirty hit on Ivan Demidov in the pre-season.

NHL News / Silver Seven / November 1

Sens Mount Comeback, But Lose 4-3 to Habs in Overtime

Halloween may be over, but for Sens fans, the real spooky season has just begun. I’m talking, of course, about the month of November. Tonight’s tilt between the Sens and the Habs might end up being the least watched Sens game of the season, and that’s not because of anything to do with the two teams.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 31

Nick Cousins’ dirty trick: Arber Xhekaj 'will probably think about it' tomorrow

This morning, colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois reminded us that tomorrow night, Nick Cousins will face the Canadiens again. And since he took a swing at Ivan Demidov last time out, there’s a good chance it’ll be a rough one tomorrow.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 28

Senators' thriving top line eyes more success vs. Blackhawks

The Ottawa Senators boast a winning record after 10 games for the first time in eight seasons. A budding chemistry on a retooled first line has steered the latest stages of a 5-4-1 start entering Tuesday's visit to the Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 4

Nick Cousins: Maxim Lapierre would have suspended him 20 games for his baton stroke

On Tuesday night, Ivan Demidov didn’t finish the game against the Senators. The Habs’ forward was the victim of a rather vicious stick from Nick Cousins… and although he briefly remained in the game, he then retreated to the dressing room.The good news is that he’s been back at practice for a few days now.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 3

Sense: All eight recalled players have been sent back to the American League

On Wednesday, the day after the Canadiens’ game against the Senators in Quebec City, the Sens recalled eight players from Belleville. And we all said the same thing: these guys were recalled to face the Canadiens on Saturday night at the Bell Centre… but more importantly, to mess things up on the ice after what happened in Tuesday’s game.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Senators’ Nick Cousins, Hayden Hodgson fined for incidents against Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators got into a heated bout in Quebec City on Tuesday. Today, the NHL took exception to a pair of incidents. The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Ottawa forward Nick Cousins has been fined $2,148.44 for slashing Montreal winger Ivan Demidov at 7:22 in the third period.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Senators 2025-26 Player Preview: David Perron

After a whirlwind of a season in 2024-25, David Perron is hoping to be an important part of the Ottawa Senators. Without even worrying about what happens off the ice, Perron has been a strong leader on plenty of successful teams and has been a great asset for the club.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Senators re-sign Nick Cousins to one-year, $825,000 contract

The Ottawa Senators and forward Nick Cousins have agreed to terms on a one-year, $825,000 deal, according to Ottawa Sun reporter Bruce Garrioch. The deal was first reported by social media user @LalimesMartian.

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Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Senators' Nick Cousins fined for warm-up incident

The NHL Department of Player Safety issued fines against Ottawa forward Nick Cousins for a pre-game incident that occurred prior to Thursday night’s game three against the Maple Leafs.

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Senators’ Nick Cousins Fined For Unsportsmanlike Conduct

The Ottawa Senators’ Nick Cousins has been fined $2,083.33, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for unsportsmanlike conduct during last night’s pre-game warm-up against the Toronto Maple Leafs, as announced by the NHL Department for Player Safety.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / April 14

“It Was a Grind,” As Nick Cousins Adds a Spark To The Senators Lineup

Thomas Chabot‘s tying goal with 7:06 remaining capped off a three-point afternoon, extending his point streak to five games. While Tim Stützle broke out from a nine-game goalless drought, netting a pair, including an overtime power play game-winner, to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Nick Cousins returns to Senators lineup

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins has been activated from LTIR and is in the lineup for today’s afternoon tilt against the Flyers, per TSN’s Bruce Garrioch.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Senators’ Nick Cousins to return following 30-game injury absence

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins will return to the lineup Sunday versus the Philadelphia Flyers after missing the past 30 games due to a knee injury, reports Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29

Senators forward to miss significant time with knee injury

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins will be out through, at least, early March after suffering a knee injury in the team’s Saturday win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / January 29

Report: Senators' Nick Cousins (knee) out 6-8 weeks

Senators forward Nick Cousins is expected to be sidelined six-to-eight weeks with a knee injury, the Ottawa Sun reported on Wednesday. Per the report, Cousins is receiving different opinions on the severity of the injury.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / January 25

Senators' Nick Cousins departs after knee-on-knee impact

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cosuins was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period with a lower-body injury. Less than eight minutes into the contest, the left legs of Cousins and Toronto's Jacob Quillan collided head on, sending both to the ice.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 24

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NHL News / Hockey Patrol / August 30, 2024

'Most hated player' in NHL signs with Ottawa Senators

The insider Frank Seravalli revealed that Nick Cousins, the most hated player in the NHL, signed a contract with the Ottawa Senators. In a post on X, Seravalli announced that the player signed a one-year, $800k contract with the Senators, who will once again look to have a breakout season.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / June 20, 2024

Panthers welcome back Nick Cousins for Game 6 vs. Oilers

Forward Nick Cousins, who has been scratched from the last eight playoff games, will be in the lineup when the Florida Panthers visit the Edmonton Oilers on Friday in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / May 26, 2024

No Team Grinds Like the Florida Panthers. Nick Cousins Fits Perfectly

For Nick Cousins, sitting out three games for the Florida Panthers in the second-round series against Boston had to be frustrating. Cousins is the kind of player you rarely read about in the game summaries, except, of course, if he scores an overtime series clincher like he did against Toronto last year.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / February 27, 2024

Nick Cousins Got Another Big Goal for the Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — It had been some time, 34 games, since Nick Cousins found the back of the net for the Florida Panthers. On Saturday night, Cousins knocked down a Dmitry Kulikov shot and deflected it past goalie Charlie Lindgren to open up the scoring in a defensive deadlock.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / February 6, 2024

Nick Cousins ‘Dirty?’ Florida Panthers Disagree with Narrative

FORT LAUDERDALE — Nick Cousins has developed quite a reputation with scrappy, physical play. Lately, however, Cousins’ style has brought some unwanted criticism of the Florida Panthers forward. In January, Hockey Night in Canada analyst and former NHL defenseman Kevin Bieksa called Cousins “a rat” on national television.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / January 7, 2024

Nick Cousins Called ‘A Rat’ During Hockey Night in Canada

During intermission of Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday night, analyst Kevin Bieska went scorched earth on Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins, calling him ‘a rat’ for his recent run of controversial hits.