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Earns tryout Johansen signed a professional tryout agreement with Nashville on Wednesday, Emma Lingan of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Johansen has just nine games of NHL experience, making him a long shot to earn a full contract coming out of training camp. Still, the 26-year-old blueliner could play his way into a two-way contract with a strong showing during the preseason. Even if that does happen, Johansen figures to play the majority of his games in the minors with AHL Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in AHL Johansen was assigned to AHL Hershey on Monday.

Impact Johansen will get an opportunity to play for the Bears in the AHL postseason after suiting up in two playoff contests during Washington's first-round exit versus the Rangers. The 26-year-old blueliner had two goals and 12 points in 22 AHL outings during the 2023-24 regular season.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Johansen was called up from AHL Hershey on Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Johansen has one assist, four shots on goal and seven blocked shots in six NHL outings this season. He will probably replace Rasmus Sandin (upper body) in Tuesday's lineup versus Detroit.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Johansen was placed on wavers on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Rogers Sportsnet reports.

Impact With the Capitals strongly linked to signing unrestricted free agent Ethan Bear, it seemed likely that Johansen would be sent down to the minors to create a roster spot given that the latter has not played since Nov. 18. The 26-year-old has one assist in six games this season and will report to AHL Hershey unless another club puts in a waiver claim.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers helper in win Johansen supplied an assist and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Johansen has appeared in just six NHL contests since the Capitals selected him with the 28th overall pick in 2016. However, between his high draft stock, latest strong performance, and fellow defenseman Martin Fehervary sustaining a lower-body injury Friday, Johansen is making a strong case to remain in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Ovechkin scores again, Capitals beat Oilers to end skid

Alex Ovechkin scored for a third consecutive game to help the Washington Capitals beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Jets visit the Capitals following shutout victory

Winnipeg visits Washington after the Jets shut out Detroit 3-0

JANUARY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Kaprizov and Minnesota take on Washington

The Minnesota Wild will look to Kirill Kaprizov when they take on the Washington Capitals

JANUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Ovechkin scores two 3rd period goals in Caps 3-1 win

Alex Ovechkin had two goals in the third period, including the go-ahead score with 2:51 remaining, and the Washington Capitals topped the Detroit Red Wings 3-1

JANUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press