Chaos ensues after Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen gets knocked out

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Tyler Ball
April 13, 2024 (6:57 PM)

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Tonight the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning game descended into chaos and worry within minutes of the game starting. Defenseman Nick Jensen was sent crashing into the boards on a hit from Michael Eyssimont.

The hit ended up knocking out Nick Jensen and he laid on the ice motionless. Luckily medical personnel sprung into action attending to the veteran defenseman. Eventually a stretcher was brought out to take Nick Jensen off of the ice.

Washington's Nick Jensen had to leave the game on a stretcher after receiving a hit from Tampa Bay's Michael Eyssimont.

There was no penalty on the play.

On the play Michael Eyssimont was not given any type of penalty. As he was taken off the ice there was a major amount of concern for the health and safety of Nick Jensen. Recently the Washington Capitals provided a positive update on Nick Jensen.

#Caps defenseman Nick Jensen sustained an injury after a collision with Tampa Bay's player Michael Eyssimont in the first period. Jensen is conscious, alert and has the use of all his extremities. He will continue to be monitored by the team's medical personnel.

With such a huge hit being received by Nick Jensen it is great news that he is up and able to use his extremities. We hope that he continues to progress and recover and returns to the ice once he is back healthy.