
Nick Jensen News



Jensen last appeared for the Ducks a week ago in New Jersey, but will draw back into the lineup for Drew Helleson on Thursday vs. Buffalo. The veteran defenseman has only appeared in two games with Anaheim this season, but has a goal on one SOG while averaging 15:36 TOI.


Tristan Luneau will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Jensen to re-enter the lineup. The 36-year-ond Jensen scored a goal and played 18:12 time-on-ice in his only game this season.


Drew Helleson (lower body) will not play on Monday, allowing Jensen to suit up for his season debut. The 36-year-old Jensen played 61 games last season with the Ottawa Senators, averaging 17:01 time-on-ice and scoring 17 points (4G / 13A).

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.
