Unfortunate scene as Nick Jensen was stretchered off the ice

April 13, 2024

In a game between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nic Jensen got hurt badly.

Lightning player Mikey Eyssimont made a rough hit on him. Jensen had to be taken off the ice on a stretcher.

The whole Capitals team got mad at Eyssimont for hurting their teammate. People are saying it was a dirty hit, and Eyssimont might get in trouble for it.

#ALLCAPS dirty fucking hit from number 23 on tampa. Nick Jensen is being stretchered out. Hope hes okay

https://twitter.com/capsreplays/status/1779273298297209075

Jensen was in a bad spot, and the hit looked really bad. It's likely Eyssimont will get suspended for what he did. Everyone hopes Jensen will be okay.

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Scary scene in Washington as defender Nick Jensen is stretched off ice

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