Tag Archives: Marcus Johansson

Minnesota Rides Hot Start To 5-3 Victory Over Washington; Ovechkin Scores Twice; Johansson Notches Two Assists

Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Minnesota Wild, who were 11-0-3 in their previous 14 games before a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, by a score of 5-3 at Xcel … Continue reading

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2023 NHL Trade Deadline Grades For Each Metropolitan Division Team

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images With a wild 2023 NHL Trade Deadline now in the rearview mirror, a lot of teams improved their outlook for either the present or future while others did not help themselves. NoVa Caps grades each Metropolitan … Continue reading

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Trade Grades: Evaluating The Capitals Trades Prior To The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline

Following a white-hot month of December, the Washington Capitals entered the new year by erasing the ground they made up in the playoff race. Since January 1st, the Capitals are the second-worst team in the NHL in standings points, just … Continue reading

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Report: Capitals Trade Marcus Johansson To Minnesota For 3rd Round Pick

ESPN’s Kevin Weekes is reporting the Capitals are trading Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild for a third-round draft pick in the 2024 draft. The Washington Post has since confirmed the trade.

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Defense Optional: Buffalo Blasts Washington, 7-4; Oshie Scores Fourth Goal In Three Games

Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 7-4 on Sunday afternoon at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. They fall two points behind Buffalo (who have four games in hand) … Continue reading

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Craig Smith To Make Capitals Debut, Marcus Johansson Out Due To Non-Covid Illness, Darcy Kuemper To Start Against Rangers

The Washington Capitals announced Saturday morning that forward Marcus Johansson will not play against the Rangers due to a non-Covid illness. 

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Anaheim Wipes Washington, 4-2; Jensen Scores Second Goal Of Season

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 4-2 at Capital One Arena on Thursday to remain two points behind the Florida Panthers for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern … Continue reading

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Tom Wilson, Marcus Johansson In The Lineup For Stadium Series Game

The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes are just about set to do battle in the 2023 Stadium Series Game in Raleigh, North Carolina. Here’s the latest right before puck drop:

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Marcus Johansson, Tom Wilson And Nic Dowd Practice: Notes From Capitals Stadium Series Practice In Raleigh

Screen cap: Youtube/NHL The Washington Capitals made their way to Raleigh, North Carolina Thursday night following their 6-3 loss to the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena. They next face the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday night in the 2023 Stadium Series … Continue reading

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Rats!: Florida Flays Washington, 6-3

Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals were torched by the Florida Panthers, 6-3, at Capital One Arena on Thursday night. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 30 saves in the loss.

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