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{{Infobox ice hockey player
| name = Nick Cousins
| image = Nick Cousins
| caption = Cousins with the [[
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|7|20}}
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| league = [[National Hockey League|NHL]]
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| former_teams = [[Philadelphia Flyers]]<br />[[Arizona Coyotes]]<br />[[Montreal Canadiens]]<br />[[Vegas Golden Knights]]<br />[[Nashville Predators]]<br />[[Florida Panthers]]
| draft = 68th overall
| draft_team = [[Philadelphia Flyers]]
| draft_year = 2011
| career_start = 2012
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'''Brian Nicholas Cousins'''<ref name="charron">{{cite web|last1=Charron|first1=Cam|title=Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds players charged in sexual assault; team defers on whether they'll attend training camp|url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/buzzing-the-net/sault-ste-marie-police-three-greyhounds-players-charged-041456773.html |
==Playing career==
===Junior===
Cousins played four seasons ([[2009–10 OHL season|2009]]–[[2012–13 OHL season|2013]]) of major junior hockey with the [[Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds]] of the [[Ontario Hockey League]]
===Professional===
====Philadelphia Flyers====
Cousins was selected by the [[Philadelphia Flyers]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL) in the third round, 68th overall, of the [[2011 NHL entry draft]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/report-senators-sign-forward-nick-cousins-to-one-year-deal/ |title=Ottawa Senators sign forward Nick Cousins to one-year deal |work=Sportsnet |date=August 29, 2024 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> On March 26, 2012, Cousins was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Philadelphia Flyers.<ref name="entry">{{cite web | url = https://www.broadstreethockey.com/2012/3/26/2904915/nick-cousins-contract-philadelphia-flyers | title = Nick Cousins agrees to entry-level contract with Flyers | website = broadstreethockey.com | date = 2012-03-26 | access-date = 2012-03-26 | archive-date = 2018-01-10 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180110164924/https://www.broadstreethockey.com/2012/3/26/2904915/nick-cousins-contract-philadelphia-flyers | url-status = dead }}</ref> After the Greyhounds suffered an early playoff exit in 2013, Cousins joined the Flyers' [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) affiliate, the [[Adirondack Phantoms]], for seven games, registering just one assist on an amateur tryout contract.<ref name="miller"/><ref name="entry"/> Cousins was assigned to Adirondack in September 2013 and spent the entire [[2013–14 AHL season|2013–14]] season with the Phantoms, scoring 11 goals and 29 points in 74 games.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://chl.ca/ohl/ohl-players-at-2013-nhl-training-camps/ |title=OHL Players at 2013 NHL Training Camps |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |via=CHL.ca |date=September 18, 2013 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref><ref name="hockeydb">{{cite web |url=https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=121947 |title=Nick Cousins |website=hockeydb.com |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref>
In 2014, Cousins was assigned to Philadelphia's new AHL affiliate, the [[Lehigh Valley Phantoms]], and scored in the team's first ever game.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.phantomshockey.com/historic-first-win-for-lehigh-valley/ |title=Historic First Win For Lehigh Valley |publisher=Lehigh Valley Phantoms |date=October 11, 2014 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> He was called up during the [[2014–15 NHL season|2014–15 season]] to the Flyers. On March 17, 2015 Cousins made his NHL debut in a 4–1 loss to the [[Vancouver Canucks]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phi-vs-van/2015/03/17/2014021049 | title = Philadelphia Flyers at Vancouver Canucks | publisher = [[Philadelphia Flyers]] | date = 2015-03-17 | access-date = 2015-03-17 | archive-date = 2021-05-10 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210510213003/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phi-vs-van/2015/03/17/2014021049 | url-status = live }}</ref> He appeared in 11 games for the Flyers, going scoreless and in 64 games with Lehigh Valley, registering 22 goals and 56 points.<ref name="hockeydb"/> Cousins split the 2015–16 season between the Phantoms and Flyers. In January 2016 Cousins and goaltender [[Anthony Stolarz]] were named to the 2016 AHL All-Star Classic as Lehigh Valley's representatives. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mcall.com/2016/01/07/anthony-stolarz-nick-cousins-headed-to-ahl-all-star-game-for-lehigh-valley-phantoms/ |title=Anthony Stolarz, Nick Cousins headed to AHL All-Star Game for Lehigh Valley Phantoms |work=The Morning Call |last=Gross |first=Stephen |orig-date=January 7, 2016 |date=March 29, 2019 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> He was recalled by Philadelphia in February to replace an injured [[Sean Couturier]], slotting in his spot between [[Brayden Schenn]] and [[Sam Gagner]]. He registered his first NHL point assisting on [[Michael Del Zotto]]'s first period goal in a 3–2 loss to the [[Washington Capitals]] on February 7.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/nhl/flyers/2016/02/08/sean-couturier-out-nick-cousins-gets-longer-look/80015230/ |title=With Sean Couturier out, Nick Cousins gets longer look |last=Isaac |first=Dave |work=The Courier Post |date=February 8, 2016 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/400815651 |title=Alex Ovechkin reaches 30 goals again as Capitals beat Flyers |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |date=February 7, 2016 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> On February 11, Cousins scored his first NHL goal on goaltender [[Robin Lehner]] in a 5–1 victory over the [[Buffalo Sabres]]. He also assisted on [[Michael Raffl]]'s goal, earning two points on the night.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/umberger-snaps-50-game-scoreless-drought-flyers-beat-sabres/ |title=Umberger snaps 50-game scoreless drought, Flyers beat Sabres |work=Sportsnet |agency=Associated Press |date=February 11, 2016 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> He appeared in 38 games with Lehigh Valley, scoring 12 goals and 38 points. With the Flyers he registered 6 goals and 11 points in 36 games.<ref name="hockeydb"/> He made his playoffs debut in the first round matchup of the [[2016 Stanley Cup playoffs]] versus the Washington Capitals. He played in all six games, but went scoreless as the Flyers were eliminated. In the offseason, as a [[restricted free agent]], he accepted his [[qualifying offer]], tying him to the Flyers for another season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/flyers_restricted_free-agent_forward_nick_cousins_accepts_qualifying_offer/65278/ |title=Flyers Restricted Free-agent Forward Nick Cousins Accepts Qualifying Offer |work=NBC 10 Philadelphia |date=July 14, 2016 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> In the [[2016–17 NHL season|2016–17]] season, Cousins played the full season with the Flyers, scoring six goals and 16 points in 60 games.<ref name="mclellan">{{cite web |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nhl/coyotes/2017/06/17/arizona-coyotes-acquire-nick-cousins-philadelphia-flyers/405756001/ |title=Arizona Coyotes acquire Nick Cousins from Philadelphia Flyers |work=The Arizona Republic |last=McLellan |first=Sarah |date=June 16, 2017 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref>
====Arizona Coyotes====
On June 16, 2017, Cousins' five-year tenure with the Flyers organization ended as he was traded alongside goaltender Merrick Madsen to the [[Arizona Coyotes]] in exchange for forward Brendan Warren and a fifth-round choice in the [[2018 NHL entry draft]].<ref name="mclellan"/><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-acquire-cousins-and-madsen-from-flyers/c-289967808 | title = Coyotes acquire Cousins and Madsen from Flyers | publisher = [[Arizona Coyotes]] | date = 2017-06-16 | access-date = 2017-06-16 | archive-date = 2017-09-09 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170909190959/https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-acquire-cousins-and-madsen-from-flyers/c-289967808 | url-status = dead }}</ref> A restricted free agent, he was not under contract with the Coyotes at the time of the [[2017 NHL expansion draft]], and was not eligible to be exposed/selected.<ref name="mclellan"/> He signed a two-year contract with Arizona on July 1.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tsn.ca/coyotes-sign-cousins-to-two-year-deal-1.794489 |title=Coyotes sign Cousins to two-year deal |work=TSN |date=July 1, 2017 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> He made his Coyotes debut on October 7 versus the expansion [[Vegas Golden Knights]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/boxscore/_/gameId/400961648 |title=Neal gives Golden Knights another win with OT goal against Coyotes |last=Morgan |first=Craig |publisher=National Hockey League |date=October 8, 2017 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> He registered his first point with the Coyotes on October 21, assisting on [[Christian Fischer]]'s first period goal in a 4–2 loss to the [[Chicago Blackhawks]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/game?gameId=400961722 |title=Blackhawks keep Coyotes winless with 4-2 victory |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |date=October 22, 2017 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> He scored his first goal for Arizona in the next game on October 24, against [[Jaroslav Halák]] in a 5–3 loss to the [[New York Islanders]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/400961729 |title=Tavares' tiebreaker finishes hat trick, Isles top Coyotes |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |date=October 24, 2017 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> He was fined $2,000 for [[Diving (ice hockey)|embellishment]] by the NHL on March 9, 2018 after being warned twice during the season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.elliotlaketoday.com/national-hockey/marchand-cousins-each-fined-2000-for-embellishment-859108 |title=Marchand, Cousins each fined $2,000 for embellishment |work=Elliott Lake Today |agency=The Canadian Press |date=March 9, 2018 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> In his first season with the Coyotes in [[2017–18 NHL season|2017–18]], Cousins played in 71 games, scoring 12 goals and 19 points.<ref name="hockeydb"/> In establishing a bottom-six role, providing an agitating two-way presence within the Coyotes organization, Cousins recorded a career-high 27 points (7 goals, 20 assists), in 81 games in the [[2018–19 NHL season|2018–19]] season. On June 25, 2019, as an impending restricted free agent, Cousins was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Coyotes, releasing him as an [[unrestricted free agent]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/after-hutton-who-are-the-top-players-who-werent-given-qualifying-offers | title = After Ben Hutton, who are the top players not to receive QO's | work = [[The Hockey News]] |last=Ellis |first=Steven | date = June 26, 2019 | access-date = June 26, 2019 | archive-date = July 5, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190705221527/https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/after-hutton-who-are-the-top-players-who-werent-given-qualifying-offers | url-status = live }}</ref>
====Montreal Canadiens====
On July 5, 2019, Cousins signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the [[Montreal Canadiens]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Habs sign F Cousins to one-year, $1M contract |url=https://www.tsn.ca/montreal-canadiens-sign-f-nick-cousins-to-one-year-1m-contract-1.1333501 |website=[[The Sports Network|TSN]] |
====Vegas Golden Knights====
On February 24, 2020, Montreal traded Cousins to the
====Nashville Predators====
Leaving the Golden Knights as a free agent, on October 9, 2020, Cousins was signed to a two-year, $3 million contract with the [[Nashville Predators]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/predators-sign-forward-nick-cousins-two-year-3m-deal/ |title=Predators sign forward Nick Cousins to two-year, $3M deal |work=Sportsnet |date=October 10, 2020 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> He made his Predators debut in the pandemic-delayed [[2020–21 NHL season|2020–21 season]] on January 14, 2021 in a 3–1 victory over the [[Columbus Blue Jackets]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/columbus-blue-jackets-nashville-predators-game-recap-319974496 |title=Predators, Saros defeat Blue Jackets in season opener |publisher=National Hockey League |last=Stanley |first=Robby |date=January 15, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> He registered his first point with the Predators in the next game on January 16, assisting on [[Luke Kunin]]'s third period goal in a 5–2 victory over the Blue Jackets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cbj-vs-nsh/2021/01/16/2020020026 |title=Predators complete season-opening sweep of Blue Jackets |publisher=National Hockey League |last=Stanley |first=Robby |date=January 16, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> He scored his first goal as a Predator against [[Kevin Lankinen]] in a 2–1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on January 27.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/chicago-blackhawks-nashville-predators-game-recap-320173812 |title=Predators defeat Blackhawks in shootout, sweep two-game set |publisher=National Hockey League |last=Stanley |first=Robby |date=January 27, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> He finished the season with 5 goals and 18 points in 52 games.<ref name="hockeydb"/> Nashville faced the [[Carolina Hurricanes]] in the first round of the [[2021 Stanley Cup playoffs]]. He was scratched from the lineup for the first two games of the series,<ref name="1stplayoffgoal">{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401326681 |title=Preds beat Canes 4-3 in double OT again to tie series at 2-2 |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |date=May 23, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> but made his first appearance in the May 21 Predators' double overtime 5–4 victory.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/car-vs-nsh/2021/05/21/2020030133/summary |title=Predators top Hurricanes in 2OT in Game 3, get first win of series |publisher=National Hockey League |last=Dusterberg |first=Kurt |date=May 22, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> He scored his first career NHL playoff goal on [[Alex Nedeljkovic]] in the following game on May 23, a double overtime 4–3 win against Carolina, tying the series at two wins apeice.<ref name="1stplayoffgoal"/> However, Carolina won the next two games, eliminating the Predators.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401326686 |title=Carolina rallies, eliminates Preds with 4-3 Game 6 OT win |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |date=May 28, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref>
In his second season with Nashville in [[2021–22 NHL season|2021–22]], Cousins appeared in 68 games, scoring nine goals and 22 points.<ref name="hockeydb"/> He missed time in November 2021 with an undisclosed injury that put him on injured reserve, <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/predators-nick-cousins-headed-to-injured-reserve/ |title=Predators' Nick Cousins: Headed to injured reserve |work=CBS Sports |date=November 9, 2021 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> and missed time again in February 2022 with a lower body injury.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/predators-nick-cousins-out-with-lower-body-injury/ |title=Predators' Nick Cousins: Out with lower-body injury |work=CBS Sports |date=February 14, 2022 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> The Predators made the [[2022 Stanley Cup playoffs]] and faced the [[Colorado Avalanche]] in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/2022-stanley-cup-playoff-preview-avalanche-vs-predators/ |title=2022 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Avalanche vs. Predators |work=Sportsnet |last=Grant |first=Paul D. |date=May 1, 2022 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> Cousins appeared in three games, going scoreless.<ref name="hockeydb"/> He played in the first two games of the series, was scratched for the third, before re-entering the lineup for the fourth game as the Predators were swept by the Avalanche in four games.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/makar-avalanche-sweep-predators-to-reach-western-conference-semifinals/ |title=Avalanche rally past Predators in Game 4 to complete sweep |work=Sportsnet |agency=Associated Press |date=May 10, 2022 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/preds-fall-to-avalanche-in-game-3-as-series-shifts-to-nashville-333869010 |title=Preds Fall to Avalanche in Game 3 as Series Shifts to Nashville |publisher=Nashville Predators |via=NHL.com |last=Bratten |first=Brooks |date=May 7, 2022 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref>
====Florida Panthers====
Having concluded his contract with the Predators, Cousins joined his sixth NHL club, in signing as a free agent to a two-year, $2.2 million contract with the Florida Panthers on July 13, 2022.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/panthers/news/florida-panthers-agree-to-terms-with-forward-nick-cousins-on-a-two-year-contract/c-334965484 | title = Florida Panthers agree to terms with Nick Cousins | publisher = [[Florida Panthers]] |via=NHL.com | date = July 13, 2022 |
In his second season with the Panthers in [[2023–24 NHL season|2023–24]], Cousins was involved in a series of questionable hits that led to retaliation by players on the opposing teams. On December 10, 2023, in a game against Columbus, Cousins hit defenceman [[Erik Gudbranson]] while the defenceman was in a vulnerable position along the boards. Cousins received a minor boarding penalty for the play, but Gudbranson was incensed. Gudbranson later returned to the ice and went after Cousins in retaliation, punching him. For the retaliation, Gudbranson was suspended one game by the NHL.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/its-a-terrible-hit-erik-gudbranson-discusses-nick-cousins-boarding-incident-1-game-suspension |title='It's a terrible hit': Erik Gudbranson discusses Nick Cousins boarding incident, 1-game suspension |last=Dwork |first=David |work=The Hockey News |date=December 12, 2023 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> The following month on January 3, Cousins was involved in another questionable hit involving a player in a vulnerable position along the boards. Arizona Coyotes defenceman [[Juuso Välimäki]] was on one knee along the boards when Cousins hit him. No penalty was called, but the Coyotes' [[Jason Zucker]] skated over and hit Cousins from behind, driving his head into the boards. Zucker then fought [[Gustav Forsling]] of the Panthers after the hit, and was given a [[Fighting (ice hockey)|fighting]] major penalty of five minutes and a [[game misconduct]] penalty. For the retaliation Zucker was suspended for three games by the NHL.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/39236275/coyotes-jason-zucker-suspended-3-games-boarding-panthers-nick-cousins |title=Coyotes' Jason Zucker suspended 3 games for boarding Panthers' Nick Cousins |work=ESPN |first=Greg |last=Wyshynski |date=January 3, 2024 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> Cousins received a [[concussion]] from Zucker's hit and missed 12 games.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/florida-panthers/article285069522.html |title=As he returns to lineup, Panthers’ Nick Cousins disagrees with negative narrative around him |last=Mcpherson |first=Jordan |work=Miami Herald |date=February 6, 2024 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> Cousins appeared in 69 games with the Panthers that season, scoring 7 goals and 15 points.<ref name="hockeydb"/>
The Panthers made the [[2024 Stanley Cup playoffs|playoffs]], and advanced again to the [[2024 Stanley Cup Finals|2024 finals]], facing the [[Edmonton Oilers]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/nick-cousins-returns-for-the-florida-panthers-in-game-6-of-the-stanley-cup-final-1.2138204 |title=Cousins returns for the Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final |work=TSN |agency=The Canadian Press |date=June 21, 2024 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref> Cousins was in and out of the lineup this time, appearing in 12 games, registering one assist.<ref name="hockeydb"/> The Panthers defeated the Oilers in game seven and won the [[Stanley Cup]] for the first time in franchise history.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40426165/panthers-outlast-oilers-game-7-first-stanley-cup-title |title=Panthers edge Oilers in Game 7, win first Stanley Cup title |work=ESPN |first=Greg |last=Wyshynski |date=June 24, 2024 |access-date=October 17, 2024}}</ref>
====Ottawa Senators====
After winning the Stanley Cup with the Panthers, Cousins agreed to a one-year, $800,000 contract with the [[Ottawa Senators]] on August 29, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ottawa Senators sign forward Nick Cousins to one-year deal |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/report-senators-sign-forward-nick-cousins-to-one-year-deal/ |website=Sportsnet |date=August 29, 2024 |access-date=August 29, 2024}}</ref>
==Personal life==
While with the Greyhounds, Cousins was one of three players charged with [[sexual assault]] in August 2012.<ref name="charron"/><ref name="greyhounds"/> However, the charges were withdrawn in April 2013 by the [[Crown Attorney's Office (Ontario)|Crown Attorney's Office]], which, after reviewing the evidence provided, found "no reasonable prospect of conviction."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.saultstar.com/2013/04/04/charges-withdrawn-against-3-hounds |title=Charges withdrawn against Cousins, Fritsch, Petaccio - Second Update |work=The Sault Star |last=Richardson |first=Linda |date=April 4, 2013 |access-date=October 16, 2024}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
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| [[2024 Stanley Cup Finals|2024]]
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