Nick Jensen has become a reliable bottom-four defenseman in recent seasons, earning interest around the league that ultimately materialized into a two-year, $4.5 million contract ($2.25M AAV) with the Anaheim Ducks. The 35-year-old Jensen averaged 17:01 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (4G / 13A) last season in 61 games with the Ottawa Senators.
Jensen has already miss a couple of games, and will now effectively be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season after undergoing knee surgery. The 35-year-old Jensen was having a solid season with Ottawa, averaging 17:01 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (4G / 13A), 38 hits, and 66 blocks in 61 outings.
Jensen only played 14:28 time-on-ice in Ottawa's 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, and was absent from practice on Friday. It is unclear if he will be ready to play when Ottawa returns to action on Saturday afternoon against the Anaheim Ducks.
Jensen was a healthy scratch during the Senators' loss in Colorado on Thursday, but he will replace Nikolas Matinpalo in the lineup on Saturday. Jensen will be reunited with Thomas Chabot on the Senators' second-pairing.
Tyler Kleven will return to the lineup on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, resulting in Jensen being a healthy scratch. The 35-year-old Jensen sits for the first time this season. He has eight points (1G / 7A) in 37 games.
Jensen has not played since April 11th but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday. The 34-year-old Jensen is averaging 20:14 time-on-ice and has 21 points (3G / 18A) in 70 games this season.
Jensen was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with the Sens not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Travis Hamonic will play in his place.
Jensen has been battling a lower-body injury lately, taking practices off to manage it, and has missed four straight games but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 34-year-old Jensen is averaging 20:20 time-on-ice and has 19 points (3G / 16A) in 60 games this season.
Jensen has been battling an undisclosed injury lately, taking practices off to manage it, and has missed four straight games but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 34-year-old Jensen is averaging 20:20 time-on-ice and has 19 points (3G / 16A) in 60 games this season.
Jensen has been battling an undisclosed injury lately, taking practices off to manage it, and will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Jensen is averaging 20:20 time-on-ice and has 19 points (3G / 16A) in 60 games this season.
Jensen has been battling an undisclosed injury lately, taking practices off to manage it, but he will sit Saturday in Toronto. Travis Hamonic will draw back into the lineup to replace him.
