Rasmus Sandin has heard a familiar refrain throughout his NHL career. As a smaller defenseman with a reputation for playing on the offensive side of the puck, the critique is almost always the same.

W ashington Capitals defensemen Nick Jensen (upper body) and Rasmus Sandin (upper body) will remain out for Game 2 against the Rangers on Tuesday. Both players missed the end of the regular season ...

Sandin tallied two assists, a plus-2 rating and three blocked shots during Saturday's 8-3 win over the Penguins. Sandin has recorded 20-plus points in three consecutive seasons following Saturday ...

Sandin logged an assist and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Ducks. Sandin has a helper in four of the last five contests, and he's also gone plus-1 with 10 blocks in that span.