Boone Jenner - NHL News & Rumors

Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last

The NHL’s career leader in goals didn’t formally commit to returning in 2026-27 until last week

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Boone Jenner | July 2 | Washington Capitals Boone Jenner speaks with the media after signing with Washington

JULY 2 • NHL.COM

Alex Ovechkin declares 'I'm back!' and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals

JULY 2 • Associated Press

NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane still available; Ovechkin returns to Capitals

NHL free agency has some big names still available, including Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Capitals, Boone Jenner make $23 million contract decision that hurts Blue Jackets | Sporting News Jenner was in Columbus for a long time.

JULY 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Inks four-year contract Jenner signed a four-year, $23 million contract with the Capitals on Wednesday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Impact Jenner had 13 goals and 38 points in 67 outings with the Blue Jackets in 2025-26. He has exceeded the 30-point mark in four of his past five campaigns. The 33-year-old will probably serve in a middle-six capacity with Washington next season.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets sign Charlie Coyle to a 6-year, $36 million extension

Charlie Coyle knew Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell could have traded him near the March deadline after the center did not fully commit to re-signing with the club

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets' players echo Bowness' frustration with late-season collapse

Rick Bowness’ 3-minute rant after the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2-1 season-ending loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night remained fresh in players’ minds on Wednesday as the...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Scores lone goal in loss Jenner scored a goal on four shots and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Jenner has three points over his last three games, his longest streak since he got on the scoresheet in four straight contests from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4. The 32-year-old had another steady campaign with 13 goals, 25 assists, 132 shots on net, 147 hits, 66 blocked shots and 44 PIM across 67 appearances. He is poised to be an unrestricted free agent in the summer if he doesn't reach an extension with the Blue Jackets.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals vs. Blue Jackets | NHL Highlights | April 14, 2026

APRIL 15 • YOUTUBE

Ovechkin gets assist in what could be his final game as the Capitals defeat the Blue Jackets 2-1

Alex Ovechkin had an assist on the go-ahead goal in what perhaps will be the final game of his record-breaking career and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Opens scoring in win Jenner scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

Impact The Blue Jackets needed this win, and Jenner set the tone with a goal just 1:13 into the game. The 32-year-old has been limited to a depth role at times this year, but he's produced seven points over his last 13 contests. For the season, he's at 12 goals, 36 points, 127 shots on net, 145 hits, 63 blocked shots, 44 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 65 appearances, production mostly in line with his usual totals. He hasn't had a fully healthy season since 2019-20.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Coyle scores twice, Blue Jackets stay in playoff hunt with 5-2 win over Canadiens

Charlie Coyle scored twice as the desperate Columbus Blue Jackets rolled to a 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Lights lamp Sunday Jenner scored a goal on five shots, added four PIM and logged four hits in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Bruins.

Impact Jenner opened the scoring at 6:17 of the first period. The 32-year-old has earned two goals and three helpers over his last seven contests, and that production has helped him get back into a top-six role. For the season, the veteran forward has 11 goals, 34 points, 114 shots on net, 128 hits, 53 blocked shots and 42 PIM over 59 appearances, production roughly in line with what he's done in previous (mostly healthy) campaigns.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Arvidsson's goal in shootout completes Bruins' rally for 4-3 victory over Blue Jackets

Viktor Arvidsson scored the decisive goal in the shootout and had three assists in the third period as the Boston Bruins rallied from a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat t...

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Slow pace limits value Jenner scored a goal and added an assist in a 6-3 win over the Rangers on Tuesday.

Impact Jenner now has 10 goals, 21 assists and 107 shots in 53 games this season. Most of his production came earlier in the season. In his last 20 games, Jenner has just two goals and five assists.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Fantilli leads Blue Jackets over Rangers 6-3 as Columbus moves into playoff spot

Adam Fantilli scored twice, including an empty-net goal with 2:54 remaining, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping their playoff ho...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Hear from Head Coach Rick Bowness, Adam Fantilli and Boone Jenner postgame in Florida

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

Scores game-winner Jenner scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Panthers.

Impact Jenner's tally at 1:41 of the third period stood as the game-winner. He had missed the Blue Jackets' previous contest due to a lower-body injury, and he had gone 13 games before that without a goal. Jenner has nine goals, 28 points, 95 shots on net, 100 hits and 45 blocked shots over 46 appearances this season, filling a versatile role for Columbus.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets beat Panthers 4-2 in latest blow to 2-time defending champ's playoff hopes

Jet Greaves made 26 saves, Mathieu Olivier scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets dealt another blow to Florida’s playoff hopes with a 4-2 victory over the Panthers

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Returns to lineup Thursday Jenner (lower body) will return to the lineup Thursday versus Florida, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Jenner sat out Tuesday's clash versus Nashville with the injury. The 32-year-old has eight goals, 19 helpers, 98 hits and 94 shots on goal in 45 games this season. Danton Heinen could be the odd-man out, with Jenner's return.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Jenner missed Tuesday's game versus the Predators due to a lower-body injury, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jenner's injury wasn't revealed before the game. The 32-year-old is considered day-to-day with the issue, which suggests it won't be a long-term concern for him. Kent Johnson replaced him in the lineup, but someone else could exit once Jenner is cleared to play again.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets' move seems like Boone Jenner trade, except news says otherwise | Sporting News This seems like the kind of thing that would point to a next step.

MARCH 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Absent from Tuesday's lineup Jenner (undisclosed) wasn't on the ice during warmups ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Predators, indicating he will miss the contest, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' offici...

Impact No reports were released from the team or head coach Rick Bowness about Jenner dealing with an injury or illness, so he could just be out of the lineup for a maintenance day. The captain has compiled eight goals, 19 assists, 94 shots on net, 98 hits and 45 blocked shots across 45 games this season. His status will be closely monitored ahead of the team's matchup with Florida on Thursday.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

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