A Manic Monday in the NHL features 7 of 8 games that could affect the playoff picture
The playoff races across the NHL are coming down to the final week of the regular seasonAPRIL 14•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals' Nick Jensen walks out of arena after being taken off ice on stretcherJensen was conscious, alert and moving his extremities in the aftermath of the shove from Tampa Bay’s Michael Eyssimont that sent both teams...
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Nic Dowd - Lights lamp SaturdayDowd registered a goal, five PIM and eight hits during Washington's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
ImpactDowd dropped the gloves with Lightning forward Michael Eyssimont following the latter's hit the knocked Nick Jensen (upper body) out of the game and the insurance goal he provided in the third period snapped a six-game scoring drought. The 33-year-old is has hit the 20-point mark in three consecutive seasons.
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Nick Jensen - Won't return in regular seasonJensen (undisclosed) was spotted at the Capitals facility Sunday, but he'll miss their remaining two regular-season games, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
ImpactIt's encouraging to see Jensen back with the team Sunday after he had to leave the ice on a stretcher after crashing into the boards in Saturday's game versus Tampa Bay. While the blueliner will miss the Caps remaining two regular-season contests, he could return for the playoffs, should Washington qualify. Jensen will wrap up the campaign with one goal, 14 points and a minus-9 rating across 78 games.
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Dylan McIlrath - Summoned from AHLMcIlrath was recalled from AHL Hershey on Sunday.
ImpactMcIlrath has three goals, nine points and 100 PIM in 58 AHL contests this campaign. After Nick Jensen (undisclosed) was taken off the ice on a stretcher in Saturday's 4-2 win over Tampa Bay, McIlrath or Lucas Johansen could play in Monday's contest versus Boston.
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Capitals host the Bruins after Milano's 2-goal game
The Washington Capitals host the Boston Bruins after Sonny Milano's two-goal game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Capitals' 4-2 winAPRIL 14•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sabres visit the Lightning, look to stop road losing streak
The Buffalo Sabres will try to break their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Tampa Bay LightningAPRIL 14•ASSOCIATED PRESS
