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Senators forward Nick Cousins fined for elbowing on Sabres defenceman Jacob Bryson

Jan 10, 2025 | 7:57 AM

NEW YORK — Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins has been fined US$2,083.33 — the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement — for elbowing Buffalo Sabres defenceman Jacob Bryson, the NHL announced Friday.

The incident occurred early in the third period of Buffalo’s 4-0 victory over Ottawa on Thursday.

The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

Cousins was assessed a minor penalty for elbowing on the play.