Nick
Jensen
D · ANA · Limited · Below average
- PAL
- 23
- WAR
- 0.5
- Value
- 17
- PTS
- 17
2025-26№ 101 / 325
Nick Jensen (Anaheim Ducks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Nick Jensen
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 91 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : September 20, 1990 · Rogers, United States
Drafted : 2009 · DET · round 5, pick #150
Contract : $2,250,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Anaheim Ducks | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Ottawa Senators | 61 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 22 |
| 2024-25 | Ottawa Senators | 71 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 6 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 78 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | 77 | 5 | 24 | 29 | 18 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | 76 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 21 |
| 2020-21 | Washington Capitals | 53 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| 2019-20 | Washington Capitals | 68 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 13 |
| 2018-19 | Washington Capitals | 20 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2018-19 | Detroit Red Wings | 60 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| 2017-18 | Detroit Red Wings | 81 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 27 |
| 2016-17 | Detroit Red Wings | 49 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 12 |
| NHL totals | 697 | 27 | 147 | 174 | 166 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Ottawa Senators | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | Washington Capitals | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | Washington Capitals | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Washington Capitals | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
Nick Jensen: our analysis
2025-26 season: 61 GP, 4 G, 13 A, 17 PTS, -2 +/-, 17:01 TOI. WAR 0.5 (101st of 325) · PAL 23, below average.
In 2025-26, Nick Jensen, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 23 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 0.5 ranks 101st among 325 regulars, in the top half.
On the other hand, penalty kill (9, among the weakest in the league) and creation (9, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+1.8); his biggest cost: EV offense (-1.6).
A marked decline: his PAL was 37 in 2024-25, against 23 now; his WAR went from 0.5 to 0.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 17 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Nick Jensen's story
Growing up in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Jensen carried a hockey pedigree into organized junior play: after skating for Rogers High School he moved to the Green Bay Gamblers in the USHL, where he helped win the Clark Cup in 2010 and earned a spot in the league All-Star game.
He then spent three seasons at St. Cloud State in the WCHA, developing into a defenseman who could contribute at both ends. Jensen collected conference honours in 2012–13, including WCHA Defensive Player of the Year and a place on the NCAA West First All-American Team, and left college with a résumé that matched the Detroit Red Wings' decision to draft him 150th overall in 2009.
Jensen began his professional career in Detroit's system, logging significant time with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL and occasional assignments to Toledo in the ECHL before making his NHL debut in December 2016. He scored his first NHL goal in January 2017 and established himself over subsequent seasons with the Red Wings until a trade sent him to Washington on 22 February 2019. The Capitals signed him to a four-year extension upon arrival; he became a regular on the Washington blueline, played in multiple playoff runs and later agreed to a three-year extension in February 2023.
On the international stage Jensen represented the United States at the 2018 IIHF World Championship, recording one goal and three assists in 10 games en route to a bronze medal. He was traded to the Ottawa Senators on 1 July 2024 as part of the exchange for Jakob Chychrun. With Ottawa he debuted in October, picked up his first point and scored his first goal for the club, played a heavy workload alongside established partners, and appeared in the opening-round series against Toronto.
On the ice, Jensen's game blends steady skating, physical engagement along the boards and a capacity to start plays out of his own zone rather than high-end offensive production. His career includes several injuries requiring time off and surgical procedures; most recently he signed a two-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks on 1 July 2026.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 15:20
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:54
- Pts/GP
- 0.67
- EV points
- 2
- Hits
- 3
- Blocks
- 6
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 40.0 %
- Off. zone starts
- 27.3 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
15between 5 and 24 (80% range)
- Goals
- 4
- Assists
- 10
- Games
- 51
So far: 2 pts in 3 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.26 pts per game (last season: 0.28).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slight decline
- Points per game: 0.18 in 23-24, 0.28 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 37 → 23
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 36: the age when production usually declines
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 84 %
77
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 86
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 78
- Confidence 87 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 70
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 76
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 72
- Confidence 87 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 62
- Confidence 64 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 90
- Confidence 87 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 72
- Confidence 84 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 71
- Confidence 84 %
- DF
- Defense
- 73
- Confidence 82 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 85
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating86
- Top speed (35 %)36.2 · 85
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)2.195 · 78
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.8 · 88
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.7 · 89
ST — Strength78
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)6.312 · 85
- Body mass (50 %)-0.14 · 70
EN — Endurance70
- Ice time per game (45 %)18.5 · 73
- Total ice time (20 %)1,018 · 69
- Shift length (15 %)45 · 65
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)16.9 · 72
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.92 · 68
DU — Durability76
- Share of games played (100 %)0.822 · 76
CK — Checking72
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.719 · 72
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.404 · 73
- Season volume (10 %)3.664 · 71
FG — Fighting62
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.684 · 62
DI — Discipline90
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.007 · 90
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.338 · 92
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.381 · 75
PA — Passing72
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.339 · 72
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.427 · 76
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.052 · 69
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.894 · 68
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.245 · 76
SC — Scoring71
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.183 · 70
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.165 · 66
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.271 · 77
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.111 · 76
- xG per shot (10 %)0.034 · 70
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)8.528 · 66
DF — Defense73
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.066 · 79
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.175 · 60
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.593 · 76
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.066 · 68
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.036 · 74
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)58.4 · 74
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)4.3 · 74
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience85
- Career regular-season games (65 %)92
- Career playoff games (25 %)66
- NHL seasons (10 %)81
OV — Overall77
- DF · Defense (30 %)73
- PA · Passing (22 %)72
- SK · Skating (12 %)86
- SC · Scoring (12 %)71
- EN · Endurance (9 %)70
- ST · Strength (6 %)78
- DI · Discipline (5 %)90
- CK · Checking (4 %)72
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 86 | 71 | 73 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 86 | 65 | 74 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 89 | 62 | 78 |
| 2022-23 | 90 | 92 | 72 | 84 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.5
wins above replacement
101 of 325
PAL Rating
23/ 100
Performance · Below average
189 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
17/ 100
Very poor return
4.05 M$ · expected PAL 62
ProfileLimitedBelow average at both ends
- Offense
- 37
- Defense
- 32
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- Offense
- 55
- Creation
- 9
- Shooting
- 55
- Possession
- 37
- Defense
- 41
- Discipline
- 51
- Power play
- 45
- Penalty kill
- 9
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | OTT | 0.5 | 23 | 17 | 4.05 M$ |
| 2024-25 | OTT | 0.5 | 37 | 24 | 4.05 M$ |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 0.5 | 44 | 24 | 4.05 M$ |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 1.5 | 80 | 73 | 2.50 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
45/ 100
Average
better than 45% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
12/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
76/ 100
Very good
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 123 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 52
- Shot selection
- 40
- Penalties drawn
- 11
- Puck management
- 15
Defense
- Takeaways
- 25
- Discipline
- 98
- Safe zone exits
- 44
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | OTT | 45 | 12 | 76 |
| 2024-25 | OTT | 60 | 34 | 79 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 49 | 30 | 68 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 86 | 88 | 68 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.5
wins above replacement
-0.1 to 1.5 — 90% interval
101 of 325 defensemen
+2.7 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -1.6
- EV defense
- +1.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.2
- Shooting
- +1.8
- Penalties
- -0.5
- Average → replacement
- +2.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | OTT | 61 | 0.5 | -0.1 to 1.5 | 101/325 |
| 2024-25 | OTT | 69 | 0.5 | 0.1 to 1.6 | 90/314 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 78 | 0.5 | -0.2 to 1.1 | 82/316 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 77 | 1.5 | 0.4 to 2.4 | 28/334 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 129.1 km/h14th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 32.2 km/h10th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 110th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 38.8 %17th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 11.3 km10th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.26 km27th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.2 %11th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.3 %62nd percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.9 %18th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 211th percentile | 172nd percentile | 50.0 %100th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 136th percentile | 190th percentile | 100.0 %100th percentile |
| Long range | 07th percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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NYRNick Jensen: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Nick Jensen have in 2026-27?
Nick Jensen has 1 goal and 2 points (1 assist) in 3 games in 2026-27.
How old is Nick Jensen?
Nick Jensen is 36 years old: he was born on September 21, 1990.
How tall is Nick Jensen, and how much does he weigh?
Nick Jensen is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is Nick Jensen from?
United States: Nick Jensen was born in Rogers, Minnesota, United States.
What team does Nick Jensen play for?
Nick Jensen plays for the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL, at D, wearing number 4.
Is Nick Jensen injured?
No: Nick Jensen is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Nick Jensen?
Nick Jensen produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 101st of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 23 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Nick Jensen make?
Nick Jensen earns $4.1M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 17 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Nick Jensen's contract end?
Nick Jensen's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Nick Jensen overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 17 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Nick Jensen a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 101st of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Nick Jensen getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 37 in 2024-25 to 23 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Nick Jensen played lately?
Over his last 3 games, Nick Jensen has 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist).
What are Nick Jensen's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Nick Jensen has 697 games, 27 goals, 147 assists and 174 points. His best season: 2022-23, with 29 points in 77 games.
Where was Nick Jensen drafted?
Nick Jensen was drafted 150th overall (round 5) by Detroit Red Wings in 2009.
How does Nick Jensen perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Nick Jensen has 33 games and 0 points in his career. His pace (0.00 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.25).
Which player is most similar to Nick Jensen?
Cam Fowler: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Cam Fowler's page →Is Nick Jensen a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 15 points in 2026-27, or 0.29 points per game.
Is Nick Jensen related to anyone famous?
Yes: Jeff Jensen (father, played college hockey at Lake Superior State and was a Colorado Rockies draft pick); Steve Jensen (uncle, played for the Minnesota North Stars and Los Angeles Kings and was an Olympian with Team USA in 1976).
Is Nick Jensen married?
Yes, married to Jenner.
What is Nick Jensen's nationality?
Nick Jensen is American. Internationally: United States — 2018 IIHF World Championship: bronze medal (1 goal, 3 assists in 10 games).
What awards has Nick Jensen won?
USHL All-Star (2010) ; WHCA Third Team All‑Star (2011–12) ; WCHA Defensive Player of the Year (2012–13) ; NCAA West First All‑American Team (2012–13).
How many championships has Nick Jensen won?
2: Clark Cup — Green Bay Gamblers (champions 2009–10); NCAA Midwest Regional — St. Cloud State (champions 2012–13).
Where did Nick Jensen play before turning pro?
Rogers Royals (Minnesota State High School League, two seasons), Green Bay Gamblers (USHL, 2008–09 and 2009–10), St. Cloud State Huskies (NCAA WCHA, 2010–13).
How many points is Nick Jensen projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 15 points in 51 games in 2026-27 (5 to 24 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Anaheim Ducks teammates
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