Marcus Johansson
LW MIN
Fri 10/13/23 12:42 PM

Johansson (upper body) cleared all his tests after suffering an injury in Thursday's opening game, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Wild will wait to see how he feels before deciding if he is healthy enough to play against the Maple Leafs on Saturday, but the good news is that he is day-to-day at worst. Johansson was a plus-1 with one blocked shot in 12:03 of action in a 2-0 victory over Florida on Thursday.

Marcus Johansson
LW MIN
Thu 10/12/23 11:15 PM

Johansson (undisclosed) was hurt in Thursday's game versus the Panthers, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Head coach Dean Evason didn't provide an update on Johansson's status after the forward left the contest after crumpling into the boards in the third period. If Johansson can't play Saturday in Toronto, the Wild could roll out a lineup with seven defensemen or send down Dakota Mermis to recall a forward from AHL Iowa.

Marcus Johansson
LW MIN
Tue 5/2/23 12:23 PM

Johansson signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with the Wild on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson spent most of the 2022-23 campaign with Washington, picking up 13 goals and 28 points through 60 contests before being traded to Minnesota at the deadline, where he was excellent down the stretch, racking up six goals and 18 points through 20 regular-season contests along with two goals through six playoff appearances. Johansson probably won't be able to maintain that offensive pace with the Wild in 2023-24, but he should remain a solid middle-six contributor for the team over the next two seasons.

Marcus Johansson
LW MIN
Sat 4/22/23 12:53 AM

Johansson tallied a goal in the Wild's 5-1 win over Dallas in Game 3 on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson's marker put Minnesota up 2-0 early in the second period, and it proved to be the game-winner. He's found the back of the net in two straight games and has four goals and seven points over his last seven outings. Johansson contributed 19 goals and 46 points in 80 regular-season contests.

Marcus Johansson
LW MIN
Thu 4/20/23 1:34 AM

Johansson scored a power-play goal and went minus-3 in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Stars in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson helped spark a push from the Wild in the middle of the second period, but they went into the second intermission down 6-3 after giving back their progress. The 32-year-old had 18 points, including five on the power play, in 20 games after he was traded from the Capitals to the Wild. He's been a great fit on the second line and should also be a factor with the man advantage throughout the Wild's playoff run.

Marcus Johansson
LW MIN
Sat 4/15/23 11:40 AM

Johansson (upper body) was in a regular jersey at practice Saturday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson was practicing with Matthew Boldy and Frederick Gaudreau. The veteran forward said after practice that he isn't limited at all and is able to play at his usual level. Johansson excelled after being acquired by the Wild, scoring six times and picking up 18 points in 20 games since his trade from Washington. He managed 13 goals and 15 assists in 60 games with the Capitals this season.

Marcus Johansson
LW MIN
Thu 4/13/23 1:08 PM

Johansson (upper body) won't play Thursday versus Nashville, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Dean Evason said that Johansson is "sore as hell" from being "cheap shotted" by Neal Pionk on Tuesday. Evason said he is hopeful that Johansson will be well enough to return for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs next week. Johansson will end the regular season with 19 goals and 27 assists in 80 games, including six tallies and 18 points in 20 games with the Wild.

Marcus Johansson
LW MIN
Tue 4/11/23 11:02 PM

Johansson (upper body) left Tuesday's game versus the Jets, but there was no update on his status after the contest, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson was checked in the midsection by Neal Pionk on the third period, which sent the Wild forward to the locker room. It's unclear if Johansson will play Thursday in Nashville -- the Wild may not be able to move out of the third seed in the Central Division, so they may choose to be cautious with their injured players.

Marcus Johansson
LW MIN
Tue 4/11/23 12:24 AM

Johansson contributed two goals and an assist in Minnesota's 4-2 victory over Chicago on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
With the Wild down 2-1 late in the third period, Johansson took over, netting the next two goals, including the game-winner. His first tally was a shorthanded goal. He's on a roll with four markers and eight points over his last seven appearances. Overall in 2022-23, Johansson has 19 goals and 45 points in 79 outings between the Wild and the Capitals.

Marcus Johansson
LW MIN
Fri 4/7/23 4:47 AM

Johansson scored a goal on one shot in the Wild's 4-1 loss to the Penguins on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Johansson scored on a shot that deflected off Brian Dumoulin's skate and into the net. This gives Johansson points in back-to-back games and four in his last five games with five points in that span. On the season, the former Capital has 17 goals and 42 points in 77 games.