Capitals Nick Jensen stretchered off the ice after being knocked out

With the Stanley Cup playoffs fast approaching the Washington Capitals found themselves in another must-win game. Just minutes into the game the outcome became secondary as defenseman Nick Jensen suffered a serious injury.

On a big hit from Tampa Bay Lightning forward Michael Eyssimont tragedy struck for Washington Capitals Nick Jensen. He was crushed into the wall and landed awkwardly. After he landed on the ice he lay there motionless until medical personnel arrived. As he was being checked out the medical staff called for a stretcher.





He was taken off the ice on the stretcher and teams were sent to their locker rooms as the first period was ended early. The Capitals would not end up with a powerplay as a result of the play either. On a positive note, the Washington Capitals released a statement updating Nick Jensen's condition.



After leaving the ice on a stretcher in such an uncertain condition it is great to hear that he is doing better as of now. We wish Nick Jensen a speedy recovery in the coming days and hope to see him back on the ice in the near future.