Marcus Johansson (ice hockey, born 1990)

For the ice hockey player born in 1979, see Marcus Johansson (ice hockey, born 1979).

Marcus Lars Johansson (MAR-kəss yoh-HAHN-sən; born 6 October 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. He was selected by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 24th overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Marcus Johansson
Johansson with the Washington Capitals in 2016
Born	(1990-10-06) 6 October 1990 Landskrona, Sweden
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Minnesota Wild Färjestad BK Washington Capitals New Jersey Devils Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Seattle Kraken
National team	Sweden
NHL draft	24th overall, 2009 Washington Capitals
Playing career	2008–present

In 2008–09, Johansson was part of the Färjestad BK team that became Swedish champions. Johansson is nicknamed "Mackan" and "MoJo" by fans and comes from a hockey family.

Playing career

Early career

In the 2005–06 season, Johansson recorded seven assists in 12 games for the IF Malmö in the under-18 HockeyAllsvenskan, Sweden's second-highest level of professional hockey. He also tallied four assists in six playoff games.

Professional career

Färjestad BK (2006–2010)

In 2006–07, Johansson played for Färjestad BK's under-18 team and scored five goals with nine assists, with eight penalties-in-minutes (PIM), in 12 games. In eight playoff games, he scored seven goals with three assists. In Sweden's under-17 TV-pucken tournament, he played eight games for Skåne and had five goals with five assists, including 41 PIM.

In 2007–08, Johansson split his second season with the Färjestad between their U18 team and on loan to Skåre in Sweden's third division before making his Elitserien debut in the playoffs. Johansson went scoreless three games, however, in the SEL playoffs. In 19 games with Skåre's senior team, he scored two goals and ten assists. He also scored 12 goals with 26 assists for Färjestad's U18 team. In the U18 playoffs, he scored four goals with eight assists in eight games.

In the 2008–09 season, Johansson saw limited ice time in his first full season in the SEL, as Färjestad BK finished the regular season at the top of the league, and continued to win the playoff championships. He scored five goals with five assists and was +4 in 45 games while averaging just less than 10 minutes of ice time per game. In the playoffs, he played in six of the team's 13 games and was a –1, averaging 7:23 minutes of ice time. Johansson was also loaned again to Skåre in Sweden's third league, where he scored five goals with five assists in ten games with the club.

At the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Johansson was selected 24th overall by the Washington Capitals. Remaining in Sweden for the 2009–10 season, Johansson moved from winger to center in his second year with Färjestads and saw increased playing time with the Karlstad-based club. His ten goals were tied for fourth on the team, and he added ten assists in 42 games while averaging just over 14 minutes of ice time per game. For the season, he finished with an even plus-minus and just 10 PIM. Färjestads slipped to fifth, however, in the 12-team league, and fell to Skellefteå AIK in a seven-game series in the first round of the playoffs. Johansson had five assists and was an even plus-minus in the playoffs. In May 2010, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals.

Washington Capitals (2010–2017)

Johansson (foreground) advances with the puck during the game in the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs

On 17 May 2010, Johansson was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Capitals. He recorded his first NHL goal on 19 October 2010 against Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins. In his rookie season, in 2010–11, Johansson was a regular in Washington's lineup, typically centering the second or third lines. He played an average of 14:43 in 69 games, netting 13 goals and 14 assists. Following the 2014–15 NHL season Johansson became a restricted free agent under the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Washington Capitals made him a qualifying offer to retain his NHL rights and, on 5 July 2015, Johansson filed for Salary Arbitration.

New Jersey Devils (2017–2019)

With the Capitals facing cap constraints, on 3 July 2017, Johansson was traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for second and third round picks in 2018. On 5 July 2017, the Devils announced that Johansson would become the second player in team's history to wear a number in the 90–99 range after he chose to wear number 90 on his uniform.

Boston Bruins (2019)

During the 2018–19 season, while in his final year under contract and with the Devils out of playoff contention, Johansson was dealt at the trade deadline on 25 February 2019, to the Boston Bruins in exchange for a second round pick in 2019 and a fourth round pick in 2020.

Johansson would find chemistry with Bruins forwards Charlie Coyle and Danton Heinen on the Bruins' third line during the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs. Johansson and the Bruins would make it all the way the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals, where they were defeated by the St. Louis Blues in seven games.

Buffalo Sabres (2019–2020)

On 6 July 2019, the Buffalo Sabres signed Johansson a two-year, $9 million contract. In his lone season with the club, he recorded 30 points in 60 games.

Minnesota Wild (2020–2021)

On 16 September 2020, Johansson was traded to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Eric Staal.

Seattle Kraken (2021–2022)

On 6 August 2021, Johansson was signed as a free agent to a one-year, $1.5M contract with expansion club, the Seattle Kraken. Johansson began the Kraken's inaugural 2021–22 season, on the injured-reserve. In returning to health, Johansson appeared in 51 regular season games, posting six goals and 23 points.

Return to Washington (2022–2023)

On 21 March 2022, with the Kraken out of playoff contention, Johansson was traded by the Kraken back to the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Daniel Sprong, a 2022 fourth-round pick, and a 2023 sixth-round pick. The Kraken retained 50 percent of Johansson's $1.5 million cap hit.

Second stint with Minnesota (2023–present)

During the 2022–23 season, on 28 February 2023, Johansson was traded by the Capitals back to the Wild, in exchange for a third-round pick in 2024.

International play

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing Sweden
Winter Olympics
	2014 Sochi
World Championships
	2024 Czech Republic
World Junior Championships
	2009 Canada
	2010 Canada

Johansson first represented Sweden with the nation's under-18 team at the IIHF World U18 Championship, recording four assists and a plus-minus rating of +5 in six games. The Swedes defeated Canada 8–3 in the bronze medal game. Johansson was again selected for Sweden's under-18 team in the IIHF World U18 Championship. In six games, he scored three goals, provided two assists and was a +3 as Sweden advanced to the bronze medal game for the second-straight year, but was beaten out by the United States, 6–3.

Johansson then played for the Swedish junior team at the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, scoring two goals and finishing +5 in six games as Sweden reached the tournament final before falling to Canada, 5–1. Johansson served as captain of the Sweden for the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, scoring one goal providing five assists and posting a +7 plus-minus rating. In the third period of a game against the United States, Johansson received a game misconduct for elbowing forward Jerry D'Amigo, resulting in an automatic suspension for Sweden's bronze medal game with Switzerland, which Sweden ultimately won.

In 2014, Johansson was selected for the senior Swedish team to participate at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where the Tre Kronor finished with a silver medal after falling to Canada in the final, 3–0. He finished with one assist in the tournament off of an Alexander Edler goal against Latvia.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005–06	Malmö Redhawks	J18 Allsv		12	0	7	7	0		6	0	4	4	0
2006–07	Färjestad BK	J18 Allsv		12	5	9	14	8		8	7	3	10	2
2007–08	Färjestad BK	J18		12	6	14	20	16		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Färjestad BK	J18 Allsv		12	6	12	18	0		8	4	8	12	0
2007–08	Skåre BK	Div.1		19	2	10	12	10		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Färjestad BK	SEL		—	—	—	—	—		3	0	0	0	0
2008–09	Färjestad BK	J18 Allsv		2	2	0	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Färjestad BK	SEL		45	5	5	10	10		6	0	0	0	0
2008–09	Skåre BK	Div.1		5	5	5	10	0		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Färjestad BK	SEL		42	10	10	20	10		7	0	5	5	2
2010–11	Hershey Bears	AHL		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Washington Capitals	NHL		69	13	14	27	10		9	2	4	6	0
2011–12	Washington Capitals	NHL		80	14	32	46	8		14	1	2	3	0
2012–13	BIK Karlskoga	Allsv		16	8	10	18	8		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Washington Capitals	NHL		34	6	16	22	4		7	1	1	2	0
2013–14	Washington Capitals	NHL		80	8	36	44	4		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Washington Capitals	NHL		82	20	27	47	10		14	1	3	4	2
2015–16	Washington Capitals	NHL		74	17	29	46	16		12	2	5	7	2
2016–17	Washington Capitals	NHL		82	24	34	58	10		13	2	6	8	2
2017–18	New Jersey Devils	NHL		29	5	9	14	14		3	0	0	0	0
2018–19	New Jersey Devils	NHL		48	12	15	27	8		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Boston Bruins	NHL		10	1	2	3	0		22	4	7	11	0
2019–20	Buffalo Sabres	NHL		60	9	21	30	20		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Minnesota Wild	NHL		36	6	8	14	4		3	0	0	0	0
2021–22	Seattle Kraken	NHL		51	6	17	23	4		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Washington Capitals	NHL		18	3	3	6	0		6	1	1	2	0
2022–23	Washington Capitals	NHL		60	13	15	28	8		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Minnesota Wild	NHL		20	6	12	18	0		6	2	0	2	0
2023–24	Minnesota Wild	NHL		78	11	19	30	22		—	—	—	—	—
SHL totals				87	15	15	30	20		16	0	5	5	2
NHL totals				911	174	309	483	142		109	16	29	45	6

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2007	Sweden	WJC18			6	0	4	4	0
2007	Sweden	IH18			4	1	0	1	2
2008	Sweden	WJC18	4th		6	3	2	5	14
2009	Sweden	WJC			6	2	0	2	0
2010	Sweden	WJC			5	1	5	6	29
2014	Sweden	OG			5	0	1	1	4
2024	Sweden	WC			9	6	6	12	2
Junior totals					27	7	11	18	45
Senior totals					14	6	7	13	6

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database