Marcus Johansson

Anthony Mantha’s Herculean effort in Game Three powers Capitals to win

If you had to pick one Capitals player that was the biggest difference-maker on Saturday, Anthony Mantha would arguably be that guy. Known in these parts as Millie’s Dad, the big French Canadian forward played tenacious, fast, and with an edge. Kinda how I imagine Millie Mantha is like when she’s super hungry and getting frustrated that you’re ignoring her barks.

“Our last game pissed us off a little bit,” Marcus Johansson said of the Caps’ 5-1 loss in Game Two.

Those qualities combined to give Mantha one of his most dominant performances since being acquired from the Detroit Red Wings for Jakub Vrana in 2021.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Peter Laviolette says Marcus Johansson’s contributions through five games are ‘really good’ but the stats say otherwise

The Washington Capitals acquired Marcus Johansson from the Seattle Kraken for Daniel Sprong, a 2022 fourth-round pick, and a 2023 sixth-round pick at the Trade Deadline. The move was advertised as one that would give the Capitals more depth heading into the playoffs, solidify the top three lines, and make the team stouter defensively.

But the early returns — keyword: early — are not great. In fact, they’re kinda bad. Through five games with the Capitals, Johansson has not recorded a point despite playing a majority of his time five-on-five with Alex Ovechkin (40:06) and Evgeny Kuznetsov (36:01) on the first line.

Laviolette was asked about what he thought of Johansson’s contributions so far after Capitals practice on Monday.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Nicklas Backstrom says he had advanced knowledge of Marcus Johansson’s trade back to the Capitals

The Washington Capitals acquired former Capital Marcus Johansson from the Seattle Kraken for Daniel Sprong and two draft picks on Trade Deadline day.

But apparently, there was one person who had advanced knowledge of the deal, even before hockey insider Chris Johnston: Nicklas Backstrom.

“Yeah, I talked to [Marcus],” Backstrom said after the team’s optional skate on Monday. “It was just texting. He said ‘I’m back, but it’s not official.'”

Backstrom and the press laughed.

“Now it’s official!” Backstrom astutely pointed out.

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By Ian Oland 4 months ago

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Better know a Capital: Marc “Marcus” Johansson

On Monday, the Washington Capitals traded to acquire forward Marcus Johansson from the Seattle Kraken. Johansson, 31, is a professional Swedish hockey player who has played for 12 seasons. A little-known fact: Many of those seasons were played right here in Washington for the Capitals.

If you are one of the people for whom that fact is news, here’s a brief explainer on who exactly Marcus Johansson is.

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By Peter Hassett 4 months ago

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Marcus Johansson to skate on top line in re-debut with Capitals

The Washington Capitals took the ice Tuesday for their morning skate before their home game against the St. Louis Blues. The team made two trade deadline moves on Monday and The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir reports that one of those additions, Marcus Johansson, will immediately get a top-six role.

Johansson, pronounced YO-hansson again now, will start his second spell with the Caps playing on the first line with Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago

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Capitals acquire Marcus Johansson in trade with Seattle Kraken for Daniel Sprong and picks

The Washington Capitals have added to their forward depth for the stretch run approximately four hours before the NHL’s March 21 trade deadline. Marcus Johansson will be making his way back to DC as Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has acquired the Swedish forward back from the Seattle Kraken.

TSN’s Chris Johnston was first to report the trade interest this morning and the first on the official confirmation.

The Washington Post’s Samantha Pell had the details on the return for Seattle which includes Daniel Sprong and draft picks. Johnston has the draft picks as a 2022 fourth-round selection and a 2023 sixth-round selection. The Kraken will also be retaining 50-percent of Johansson’s contract.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago

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Report: Capitals have interest in bringing back Marcus Johansson

The NHL trade deadline is set for 3 PM and it appears the Capitals may make a move to bolster their forward depth before it arrives. TSN’s Chris Johnston reports that the team has interest in bringing back former Caps forward and current Seattle Kraken player Marcus Johansson.

Johansson was a first-round draft selection of the Caps in 2009 and played seven seasons in DC.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago

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In NHL debut, Seattle Kraken could miss up to five players to COVID protocol

The NHL is set to debut its 32nd franchise in a media orgy of celebration tonight, so maybe not a great time for a bunch of them to go on the COVID protocol.

Up to five players on the Seattle Kraken could miss the team’s first game due to to COVID.

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By Peter Hassett 9 months ago

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Marcus Johansson, who is still our nephew, signs with Seattle Kraken

Oft-injured but otherwise awesome forward Marcus Johansson is the latest ex-Caps player to join the expansion Seattle Kraken.

The deal, just announced, is for one year and $1.5M.

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By Peter Hassett 11 months ago

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Marcus Johansson traded from Buffalo Sabres to Minnesota Wild

Ex-Caps forward and current gentle sweetheart, Marcus Johansson, is now a Minnesota Wild… err, a member of the Wild. A Wildling? I don’t know. Anyway, now he’s wilding out.

(P.S. he was on the Buffalo Sabres before, in case you, like me, forgot.)

Going to Buffalo will be forward Eric Staal, who has never played for the Capitals as far as I can tell.

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By Peter Hassett 2 years ago

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