Marcus Johansson LW MIN Sun 3/31/19 9:08 AM
Marcus Johansson
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Johansson did not record a shot in 13:38 worth of ice time in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson began the afternoon tilt working on the Bruins' top line with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand, but midway through the contest he was replaced on the trio by David Pastrnak. With just one helper in six games since being acquired from New Jersey, Johansson has yet to provide the secondary scoring he was acquired to provide. With that in mind, coach Bruce Cassidy is still trying to figure out exactly where the 28-year-old winger fits into the team's top nine up front.
Marcus Johansson LW MIN Fri 3/29/19 3:40 PM
Marcus Johansson
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Johansson skated with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand at Friday's practice, Matt Kalman of WEEI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Meanwhile, David Pastrnak skated on a line with Jake DeBrusk and David Krejci. It remains to be seen how long the trios stick, but Pastrnak and Krejci have good chemistry together and if things click here, it would give the B's two balanced lines at the top of the lineup versus an attack led by a stacked first-line trio. Johansson has just one assist in five games since being acquired from New Jersey, but he does have the skill to get things going, especially if he meshes well with Bergeron and Marchand on Saturday, when Boston hosts Florida.
Marcus Johansson LW MIN Wed 3/27/19 11:50 AM
Marcus Johansson
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Johansson (chest) is on track to play Wednesday night against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson hasn't played since suffering a lung contusion March 5, but he's now set to return, with the hope being that he provides the Bruins with some valuable secondary scoring for the team's stretch/playoff run. He's poised see top-six duty Wednesday, on a line with Jake DeBrusk and David Krejci, an arrangement that presents a favorable fantasy context for Johansson.
Marcus Johansson LW MIN Mon 3/25/19 6:29 PM
Marcus Johansson
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Johansson (chest) won't play Monday against Tampa Bay, but he should be back in the lineup Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson hasn't played since Mar. 5, missing the last nine games with a chest injury. While his absence Monday is a loss for his owners, head coach Bruce Cassidy sounded optimistic about the winger's chances at a return Wednesday when the Bruins return home to take on the Rangers. Another update should surface in the coming days regarding Johansson's status ahead of Wednesday's affair, but all signs currently point to him being back in Boston's lineup.
Marcus Johansson LW MIN Sun 3/24/19 2:04 PM
Marcus Johansson
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Head coach Bruce Cassidy said Sunday that Johansson (chest) will be a game-time decision for Monday's game against Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson hasn't suited up in game action since Mar. 5, but was able to shed the non-contact jersey for practice Sunday. The 28-year-old has racked up 28 points in 52 games between New Jersey and Boston this season. It's hard to project where Johansson will slot in once he's ready since he played just four games with the Bruins this campaign before getting injured.
Marcus Johansson LW MIN Sat 3/23/19 6:25 PM
Marcus Johansson
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Johansson (lung contusion) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson started practicing with the team Wednesday, but he won't be ready for Saturday's contest. Instead, coach Bruce Cassidy says he's aiming to return for Monday's game versus the Lightning. It's tough to project where Johansson will slot in once he's ready since he played just four games with the Bruins this season before getting injured Mar. 5 during a game versus the Hurricanes.
Marcus Johansson LW MIN Wed 3/20/19 3:04 PM
Marcus Johansson
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Johansson (lung contusion) will rejoin the team to practice in advance of Saturday's game against the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson won't play Thursday against New Jersey, but after that he can be considered day-to-day. Once Johansson is back at practice, it remains to be seen how quickly he'll return to game action. With that in mind, there's a chance he'll suit up either Saturday or Monday night against the Lightning. Barring another injury up front, his return will allow the B's to roll out their preferred forward lineup, an arrangement that should result in second-line duty for Johansson.
Marcus Johansson LW MIN Tue 3/19/19 5:31 PM
Marcus Johansson
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Johansson (lung contusion) is a candidate to meet the Bruins on their current road trip.
EDGE Analysis
Based on coach Bruce Cassidy's comments Tuesday, Johansson will miss the Bruins' next two games, but could re-join the team as the coming weekend approaches. Johansson, who last suited up March 5, has notched one assist in four games with Boston since being acquired in a trade with New Jersey. Upon his return to action, look for the 28-year-old winger to see second-line duty.
Marcus Johansson LW MIN Wed 3/6/19 6:55 PM
Marcus Johansson
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Johansson has been diagnosed with a lung contusion and will be reevaluated in approximately one week.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson has struggled with concussions during the past few seasons, so it's good to see that he was able to avoid suffering another head injury during Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Hurricanes. For now, it's safe to assume the former Devil will miss Boston's next four games at a minimum, but a more clear-cut timetable for his return should be established once he's reevaluated next week.
Marcus Johansson LW MIN Wed 3/6/19 1:10 PM
Marcus Johansson
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Johansson is undergoing tests to determine the extent of the upper-body injury he suffered Tuesday night against Carolina.
EDGE Analysis
Per the report, a further update on Johansson's status will be provided by the Bruins at some point Wednesday. Until then, we'll consider the team's trade deadline acquisition day-to-day, but it does seem like Johansson is destined to miss some time. The 28-year-old winger has recorded just one assist in four games with Boston to date, but losing Johansson for any length of time would be a hit to the team's recently-bolstered scoring depth.