Johansson moves up to the top line center position. Through 40 games, the sophomore pivot has nine goals and 24 points. He's scored five points in five games as he tried to fill the void left by concussed center Nicklas Backstrom.
Johansson is expected to center the second line tonight. He has seven goals and 22 points over 37 games.
Johansson moves up to the top line and could start tomorrow's game there. The sophomore has six goals and 16 points over 30 games but has just three assists this month.
Johansson likely won't miss any playing time after taking a shot to the hand. Expect him to get back onto the second line shortly.
Johansson moves back up to the top line with Ovechkin and Johansson. The sophomore scored six goals and 11 points over his first 16 games this year. He should produce well offensively with the Great 8.
Johansson moves down to the third line for today's practice. He scored six goals and 10 points over his first 14 games this season.
Johansson is slated to play on the top line tonight. He scored five goals and eight points through 12 games this season.
Johansson missed today's practice but will likely play tomorrow. Through 12 games he scored five goals and eight point on pace to trump his previous career highs.
Johansson's benching was an attempt to wake up the sophomore center. The recently-turned 21-year-old certainly proved himself worthy of a scoring-line role.
Look for Johansson to center the second line and the second PP unit.
Certainly sounds like the team will rotate Johansson and Perreault for the time being. Look for Johansson to draw into tomorrow's game.
After centering Alex Ovechkin most of the preseason, Johansson is beaten out of a job by Matthieu Perreault. Last season he scored 13 goals and 27 points last season, moving between the first and third line pivot. He should at least climb to the 40-point level this season.
Doesn't sound like Johansson has fallen completely out of favor. Last season he scored 13 goals and 27 points last season, moving between the first and third line pivot. He should at least climb to the 40-point level this season.
Sounds like Johansson is still in the doghouse. Last season he scored 13 goals and 27 points last season, moving between the first and third line pivot. He should at least climb to the 40-point level this season.
Johansson failed to produce on the top line so coach Bruce Boudreau will attempt to jumpstart his second generation center. Last season he scored 13 goals and 27 points last season, moving between the first and third line pivot. He should at least climb to the 40-point level this season.
Johansson scored 13 goals and 27 points last season, moving between the first and third line pivot. He could double those totals should Ovechkin return to his previous counting stats.
Johansson scored 13 goals and 27 points in his first 69 NHL games. He should be centering the top line and Alex Ovechkin once healed.
Just a precautionary measure as Johansson likely has an illness opposed to a concussion. Johansson scored 13 goals and 27 points in his first 69 NHL games. He should be centering the top line and Alex Ovechkin once healed.
Johansson continues to center the top line. In his rookie season, the second-generation center scored 13 goals and 27 points. If he sticks with Ovechkin he should easily top his current points totals.
Johanssen suited up on the top line in his first preseason audition. Look for Johansson and Nicklas Backstrom to alternate as Alex Ovechkin's pivot -- as they did last season.
