Capitals Insider: Marcus Johansson


Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 05/03/2013

Steve Oleksy has eventful playoff debut with pretty assist, puck to face
By Katie Carrera
Steve Oleksy made quite the impression in his first career Stanley Cup playoff game with a perfect pass to set-up the game winning goal and not being fazed by a puck to the face.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:46 AM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Braden Holtby, Caps-Rangers Game 1, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Jason Chimera, Marcus Johansson, Playoffs, Steve Oleksy

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 04/15/2013

Marcus Johansson 'a little sore,' leaves practice early
By Katie Carrera
Marcus Johansson left practice early but is expected to play against the Maple Leafs.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:14 PM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Groin injuries, Injuries, Joel Ward, Marcus Johansson

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Capitals can't let Brooks Laich's absence slow them down
By Katie Carrera
It's unclear how much time forward will miss with his latest lower-body injury but team knows it can’t dwell on his absence.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:22 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Panthers, Injuries, Marcus Johansson, Mike Ribeiro, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 10:10 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Capitals reinforce power-play details before taking on Jets
By Katie Carrera
The power play has been a source of strength for the Capitals this year, but the unit hasn't been quite as consistent over the past 10 games. So Coach Adam Oates put the Capitals through power play drills to reinforce the group's reads.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:10 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Marcus Johansson, Nicklas Backstrom, Power play, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 01:38 PM ET, 03/12/2013

Marcus Johansson on top line, Mathieu Perreault back in lineup against Carolina
By Katie Carrera
Marcus Johansson is slated for top-line duty and Mathieu Perreault returns to the lineup against the Hurricanes.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:38 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Mathieu Perreault

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 03/11/2013

One-timers: Alex Ovechkin's rough game costs Capitals against Rangers
By Katie Carrera
Notes and observations from the Capitals' 4-1 loss to the Rangers.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:07 AM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Rangers, Marcus Johansson, One timers, Steve Oleksy

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 03/10/2013

Open thread: Capitals vs. Rangers
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals host the Rangers Sunday afternoon.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:33 PM ET, 03/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Rangers, Lineups, Marcus Johansson, Open Thread

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Mike Green skates, Philipp Grubauer practices with Capitals (updated)
By Katie Carrera
News and notes from Capitals practice.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:25 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Michal Neuvirth, Mike Green, Practice update

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Marcus Johansson cleared for contact; Troy Brouwer back on the ice (updated)
By Andrew Simon
The forward was one of 11 Capitals to hit the ice for Wednesday's optional practice, but there still is no clear timetable for his return to game action.

By Andrew Simon  |  11:29 AM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Marcus Johansson, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Mike Green 'not feeling 100 percent,' Marcus Johansson close to being cleared for contact
By Katie Carrera
Injury updates on Mike Green and Marcus Johansson from Coach Adam Oates.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:55 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, Marcus Johansson, Mike Green

Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Status updates on Backstrom, Green, Laich and Chimera (updated)
By Katie Carrera
The Caps are on the ice for practice Monday morning but Nicklas Backstrom is missing from the workout.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:47 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Nicklas Backstrom, Practice update

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Mike Green 'game-time decision' against Devils (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:17 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Devils, Injuries, Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Mike Green

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 02/20/2013

Mike Green skates briefly during Capitals practice (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Capitals defenseman Mike Green skates Wednesday morning but heads to the dressing room just 10 minutes into practice.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:54 AM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Mike Green, Practice update

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 02/19/2013

Mike Green skates briefly; Brooks Laich and Marcus Johansson not at practice
By Eric Detweiler
Mike Green skates briefly; Marcus Johansson and Brooks Laich miss practice.

By Eric Detweiler  |  11:35 AM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Marcus Johansson, Mike Green, Practice update

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 02/16/2013

Mike Green's status uncertain for Sunday's game at Rangers
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals defenseman skates briefly Saturday and may miss Sunday's game against the Rangers with a lower-body injury.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:30 PM ET, 02/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Injuries, Marcus Johansson, Mike Green

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Marcus Johansson misses practice, won't travel with Caps to Florida (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Forward Marcus Johansson is not taking part in practice just two days after sitting out against the Florida Panthers.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:11 AM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Line combinations, Marcus Johansson

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 02/09/2013

Marcus Johansson scratched against Panthers, Mathieu Perreault and John Erskine back in
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals morning skate and what lineup changes to expect for tonight's game against Florida.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:20 PM ET, 02/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, Caps-Panthers, John Erskine, Marcus Johansson, Mathieu Perreault, Tom Poti

Posted at 09:50 AM ET, 02/06/2013

One-timers: Capitals searching for answers
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals' 3-2 loss to Toronto.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:50 AM ET, 02/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Leafs, Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, Michal Neuvirth, One timers, Tom Poti

Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 01/31/2013

Marcus Johansson back in the lineup against Maple Leafs
By Katie Carrera
After two games as a healthy scratch, Capitals center Marcus Johansson gets an opportunity to show he deserves to play.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:17 PM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Leafs, Marcus Johansson

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 01/27/2013

Marcus Johansson a healthy scratch against Buffalo
By Katie Carrera
After a rough start to the season, Marcus Johansson will sit out as a healthy scratch today as the Capitals host the Sabres.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:35 PM ET, 01/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Sabres, Marcus Johansson, Mathieu Perreault

Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 01/24/2013

Adam Oates looking for more from Marcus Johansson
By Katie Carrera
Marcus Johansson will be on the fourth line as the Capitals take on the Canadiens as Coach Adam Oates looks for more out of him.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:19 PM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Habs, Marcus Johansson

Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 01/24/2013

Wolski joins top line, Johansson to fourth line (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates has tinkered with his line combinations ahead of tonight's game against Montreal.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:29 AM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Habs, Line combinations, Marcus Johansson

Posted at 12:31 PM ET, 01/23/2013

One timers: Caps fall 4-2 to Winnipeg
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals’ 4-2 loss to Winnipeg.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:31 PM ET, 01/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Jets, John Carlson, Marcus Johansson, Matt Hendricks, Nicklas Backstrom, One timers

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 01/15/2013

Updated: Ovechkin, Johansson collide but both say they're 'OK'
By Katie Carrera
Alex Ovechkin and Marcus Johansson give a scare Tuesday as they collide in a scrimmage but both have returned to the ice.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:16 AM ET, 01/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Marcus Johansson, Training Camp

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 01/09/2013

Alzner, Brouwer, Johansson among new arrivals on the ice
By Katie Carrera
A total of 15 players are taking part in the informal skate Wednesday morning.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:17 AM ET, 01/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jeff Schultz, Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, Mathieu Perreault, Nicklas Backstrom, Training Camp, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 10:38 AM ET, 10/30/2012

Marcus Johansson signs with BIK Karlskoga in Sweden
By Katie Carrera
Marcus Johansson signs with team in the second-tier Swedish league. He becomes the sixth Capitals player to sign overseas during the lockout.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:38 AM ET, 10/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Marcus Johansson, NHL lockout

Posted at 11:02 PM ET, 10/21/2010

Bruins 4, Caps 1 as Washington can't solve the Tim Thomas puzzle
By Katie Carrera
Boston goalie Tim Thomas held the Capitals at bay.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:02 PM ET, 10/21/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Boston Bruins, Boston Bruins | Tags:  Marcus Johansson, goalkeeping

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 05/17/2010

Video: Marcus Johansson rocks the white
By Gene Wang
Marcus Johansson received his Capitals jersey this morning from Coach Bruce Boudreau. He'll wear No. 90 and figures to compete for a job on the starting roster right away, according to GM George McPhee. "He had a very good season in the Swedish elite league this year," McPhee said. "We...

By Gene Wang  |  01:04 PM ET, 05/17/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Marcus Johansson