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While Boone Jenner will get most of the accolades after he scored the game-winning goal last night against the Rangers his first goal last night as a Washington Capital, the unsung hero from the Caps/Rangers game last night was defenseman Timothy Liljegren.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 10

Boone Jenner’s ‘gusty’ review of Capitals’ intense win over Rangers

The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers on Friday night. It was an intense game between two Metropolitan Division rivals. It’s early in the season, but there is certainly no love lost between these teams.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Blue Jackets Could Start 2026-27 Season Without a Captain

With Boone Jenner moving on to the Washington Capitals, the Columbus Blue Jackets are without a captain one week before they hit the ice for training camp.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

3 Most Intriguing Blue Jackets Games in 2026-27

Entering the 2026-27 NHL season the Columbus Blue Jackets will take on two new revenge games, these are games against former players, when former captain Boone Jenner, who signed with the Washington Capitals, and former first line winger Mason Marchment, who signed with the San Jose Sharks, are on the schedule.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: Boone Jenner

Boone Jenner earned the biggest contract of the Washington Capitals’ free-agent class this offseason, signing a four-year, $23 million deal on July 1, with a $5.75 million average annual value running through 2029-30.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Why Blue Jackets must get revenge on Zach Werenski for trade shenanigans with savage move after Boone Jenner exit

The Columbus Blue Jackets will have a new captain for the first time since 2020-21. Boone Jenner has donned the “C” on his chest for the Jackets for five seasons, but Jenner has signed with the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / DC Sports King / July 2

Capitals Just Won the Offseason by Bringing in Boone Jenner

If there were an award for “Most Aggressive Summer Makeover,” Washington Capitals General Manager Chris Patrick would already be clearing space on his mantle.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Werenski, Jenner & Marchment

Tuesday night was a whirlwind of activity around the Zach Werenski situation. Wednesday became a day of trying to calm the situation down. At least for now, that seems to have been accomplished.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Capitals sign Boone Jenner to four-year contract

The Washington Capitals have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with unrestricted free agent center Boone Jenner, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.

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People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27

Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner linked to Capitals as free agency looms

The Washington Capitals could continue revamping their roster when NHL free agency begins, with Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner emerging as a reported target.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / June 26

Blue Jackets facing crisis as their best players don't seem to want to stay

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

NHL rumors: Robert Thomas not available, Oilers done waiting for Bruce Cassidy and Nico Hischier to Canadiens?

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, we start off with Thomas and the St. Louis Blues.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Brind’Amour and Tortorella are so much more than their coaching caricatures

RALEIGH – The coaches are not supposed to be bigger stars than the players. But it’s hard to deny the presences of Rod Brind’Amour and John Tortorella.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Top 50 NHL UFAs of 2026: Boone Jenner now the No. 1 center in a bone-dry market

Yikes. The NHL’s unrestricted free agent class of 2026 was already looking skeletal in our previous top 50, and the bones have since been picked almost clean, particularly at the center position now that the Columbus Blue Jackets re-upped Charlie Coyle for six years and Evgeni Malkin signed on for one more year with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Time for the Blue Jackets to Move on From Boone Jenner

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced some hard realities after struggling down the stretch and failing to make the playoffs, the sixth consecutive season in which they have failed to make the postseason.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 21

Should the Oilers sign free agent Boone Jenner?

It’s never a dull moment in Oil Country, even in the off-season, with the biggest news as of late being which veteran former head coaches are in the running to be the next bench boss of the Edmonton Oilers.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Boone Jenner Extension Will Shape Blue Jackets’ Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets are approaching a pivotal stretch in their organizational timeline, and much of it revolves around captain Boone Jenner. With extension discussions expected during the Olympic break, Jenner’s future in Columbus is quietly becoming one of the more intriguing contract situations to watch.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

Insider Doubles Down On Boone Jenner Being An Oilers Trade Deadline Target

It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers are looking to upgrade their forward group ahead of the trade deadline, with a third-line center firmly at the top of their wish list.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11

Blue Jackets captain set to return to lineup after month-long absence

Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner will return to the ice tonight against the Ottawa Senators after an injury cost him a month of hockey. Team reporter Jeff Svoboda relayed word from Columbus Head Coach Dean Evason, who confirmed to the media today that Jenner would be returning.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / November 20

Boone Jenner may be a sought-after player at the trade deadline

Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner is off to a solid start for his team, the only one for which he’s played in his NHL career.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15

Blue Jackets place captain Boone Jenner on IR

For the second time in as many seasons, the Columbus Blue Jackets will be without their captain for some time.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / November 13

Jackets captain Boone Jenner (upper body) out indefinitely

With what Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Everson on Thursday called a "not short term" upper-body injury, veteran captain Boone Jenner will be out of action for the foreseeable future.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 28, 2025

2025 Blue Jackets’ Summer Q&A: Boone Jenner

Columbus Blue Jackets’ captain Boone Jenner has literally seen it all. As he enters his 13th season with the team that originally drafted him, he has enjoyed some of the highest of highs and some of the very lowest of lows during his time.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / October 10, 2024

Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner undergoes shoulder surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner underwent shoulder surgery to repair an injury sustained during practice last week. The surgery was performed Wednesday at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., the team confirmed Thursday ahead of its season opener against the host Minnesota Wild.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6, 2024

Blue Jackets' captain expected to start season on IR

The Columbus Blue Jackets are expected to place team captain Boone Jenner on injured reserve to begin the year.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / April 3, 2024

Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner announces stillbirth of son

Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner and his wife, Maggie, on Wednesday announced their son was stillborn. "We are at a loss for words. A pain like no other.