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First career goal is game-winner Johansson scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Friday's 5-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Johansson has played in three straight games, filling in for Jeff Petry (undisclosed), who is on injured reserve. The 24-year-old Johansson has been a part-time player as a rookie in 2024-25. His tally Friday was his first career goal and second point over 20 appearances, and it stood as the game-winning tally. He's added just 17 shots on net, 26 blocked shots, 15 hits and a minus-7 rating in a bottom-four role when he plays.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Raymond, Albert Johansson, Todd McLellan Post Game Comments vs. CHI | Jan. 10, 2025

JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Lucas Raymond, Albert Johansson, Todd McLellan Post Game Comments vs. CHI | Jan. 10, 2025

JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Remains in limited role Johansson has played in four of the Red Wings' first 11 games in December.

Impact The 23-year-old defenseman has been in a part-time role for the bulk of the season. Johansson has just one point to his name while adding 14 shots on net, 13 hits, 22 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 17 appearances. He likely won't get much playing time once Simon Edvinsson (upper body) and Ben Chiarot (upper body) are cleared to play again.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Johansson & Derek Lalonde Morning Skate | Detroit Red Wings lbert Johansson and Derek Lalonde speak with the media following Detroit's morning skate

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • NHL.COM

Albert Johansson & Derek Lalonde Morning Skate | 12/20 MTL

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Earns first career point in win Johansson logged an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact Johansson has filled a rotational role on the Red Wings' third pairing this season. The 23-year-old defenseman picked up his first NHL point in his 11th appearance, assisting Dylan Larkin on a game-tying goal in the third period. Johansson has added 11 shots on net, 10 hits, 16 blocks and a minus-4 rating. He'll continue to compete with Erik Gustafsson and Justin Holl for limited minutes, as the Red Wings have leaned heavily on their top four in most games.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Lyon, Albert Johansson, Derek Lalonde Post Game vs NYI | Nov. 25, 2024

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Path to playing time opens Johansson has played in four of the Red Wings' 10 games this season.

Impact Johansson made the Opening Night roster after a decent camp, but that was with the Red Wings carrying eight blueliners. The team's trade sending Olli Maatta to Utah on Tuesday means Johansson is likely to see more consistent playing time moving forward, though he'll still have to fend off power-play specialist Erik Gustafsson for third-pairing minutes. While Johansson has yet to record a point over four outings, he has seven hits, five blocked shots, two shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-2 rating.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Johansson, Jeff Petry, Derek Lalonde Media | Detroit Red Wings Albert Johansson, Jeff Petry, Derek Lalonde Media Availability | Oct. 30, 2024

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • NHL.COM

Albert Johansson, Derek Lalonde Media Availability | Detroit Red Wings Albert Johansson, Derek Lalonde Media Availability | Oct. 12, 2024

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Agrees to one-year deal Johansson signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Red Wings on Wednesday.

Impact Johansson had six goals, 21 points and 46 PIM in 66 regular-season contests with AHL Grand Rapids in 2023-24. He also registered three assists in nine playoff appearances with the minor-league squad. The 23-year-old blueliner was taken with the No. 60 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft.

JUNE 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can Albert Johansson 'push' someone out of Red Wings' lineup next season? Young defenseman might have gotten a look in Detroit this season if not for an injury.

APRIL 24, 2023 • MLIVE.COM