MARCUS JOHANSSON NEWS

Breaks pointless run Johansson had an assist, two shots on net and one hit in Thursday's 3-0 win over Montreal.

Impact Johansson was the middle skater in a pretty passing sequence that began with Kirill Kaprizov and ended with Matt Boldy's 10th goal of the season. The assist snapped a nine-game pointless stretch, during which Johansson had just 10 shots on net. One might assume skating on the second line with Boldy would prevent nine-game pointless runs, but it apparently took a shift with Kaprizov to make it back to the scoresheet. Both Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello left the game with a lower-body injuries, which could shake up the top-six and power-play units when Minnesota hosts Dallas on Saturday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaprizov leads Wild to 3-0 win over Canadiens with assist and empty-net goal

Kirill Kaprizov had an empty-net goal and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 19 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Minnesota Wild beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-0

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back versus Habs Johansson (illness) is set to play in Thursday's matchup with Montreal, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Johansson remains stuck in a nine-game pointless streak dating back to his lone goal of the season scored against the Panthers on Oct. 22. The veteran winger should slot into a second-line role playing alongside Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy -- an assignment that should get him out of his funk sooner rather than later.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Johansson didn't participate in Wednesday's practice session due to an illness, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johansson has appeared in each of the Wild's last 11 games, but it's unclear whether his illness will impact his availability for Thursday's home game against the Canadiens. Across 14 appearances this year, Johansson has totaled a goal, three points, 11 hits and six blocked shots while averaging 14:56 of ice time. If he's unavailable Thursday, Michael Milne could draw into the lineup.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in win Johansson scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Johansson's first goal of the season snapped a three-game dry spell for the winger. The 34-year-old has held down a middle-six role with power-play time, but he's had little impact on offense. Johansson is at three points, 10 shots on net, six hits and a plus-2 rating over five appearances this season, and it's unlikely he keeps up that level of physical play in the long run.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavsson stays hot, Wild roll past Panthers 5-1 to extend season-opening point streak

Filip Gustavsson continued his sizzling start to the season by making 24 saves, Jake Middleton tied a career-best with three assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Florida Panther...

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to play Saturday Johansson (undisclosed) is slated to rejoin the lineup Saturday in Columbus, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Johansson missed Tuesday's game in St. Louis. He had a pair in assists Opening Night versus Columbus, his only two points in three games this season. The 34-year-old is now a bottom-six forward, after spending a lot of his career as a second-line player. Johansson had 11 goals and 30 points in 78 regular-season games with the Wild last season. He should hit that mark again, if he can stay healthy.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Johansson (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Blues, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johansson missed the morning skate and is now poised to miss his first game of the season. The 34-year-old forward joins Joel Eriksson Ek (nose) on the sidelines for the Wild, who will likely be forced to dress seven defensemen for Tuesday's contest. Johansson's next chance to play will be in Columbus on Saturday.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Johansson (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against St. Louis, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johansson didn't participate in Tuesday's morning skate, and his availability against the Blules will be determined closer to puck drop. He played in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to Winnipeg after being listed as a game-time decision. Johansson has two assists and three shots on goal in three outings this season.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in win Thursday Johansson posted two assists, including one on the power play, and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact The Wild's second line of Johansson, Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy certainly made a difference in this game, and while Johansson didn't find the back of the net in this season opener, he was credited with assists in the first and third goals, with the latter coming on the power play. Johansson had 11 goals and 19 assists across 78 regular-season appearances with the Wild in 2023-24, and that represented his highest total since the 2019-20 campaign.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Wild hang on to beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in opener behind Boldy, Eriksson Ek and Gustavsson

Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek scored on a strong night for the second line, Mats Zuccarello added a power-play goal and the Minnesota Wild opened the season by beating former coa...

OCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buries goal Friday Johansson scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Johansson stretched the Wild's lead to 5-1 by finishing a give-and-go with Liam Ohgren in the third period. Johansson is set to reprise his role as a middle-six forward for the Wild this season. In 2023-24, he put up a poor 30 points over 78 contests, and he adds very little in the way of physical play, making him a tough sell as a depth option in fantasy.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sweden defeats the US 5-2 at the start of the ice hockey world championship

The United States has lost to Sweden 5-2 in its opening match at the ice hockey world championship

MAY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deposits goal in win Johansson scored a goal in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Johansson provided an insurance tally in the third period. He has a point in each of the last two games after going seven contests without getting on the scoresheet. The veteran winger is at 11 goals, 30 points, 107 shots on net and a minus-14 rating through 76 outings overall. Johansson continues to play in a middle-six role.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Draws power-play assist Johansson provided a power-play assist, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Johansson has a goal and an assist over 14 games since he returned from a lower-body injury in mid-March. The 33-year-old has held down a middle-six role and power-play time, but he's not doing much with those assignments. For the season, he's at 29 points, 106 shots on net, 42 hits and a minus-15 rating through 75 outings. He's in danger of missing the 30-point mark for the second time in three years.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Tuesday Johansson (lower body) will be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Coyotes at home, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Impact Johansson has been a nice piece for Minnesota this year, recording nine goals and 17 assists in 61 games played. The 33-year-old will likely play on the third line with Frederick Gaudreau and Marcus Foligno. He will look to provide key minutes on the power play for Minnesota as they inch their way to a possible playoff spot.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Might return Tuesday Johansson (lower body) could be an option versus Arizona on Tuesday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact At this point, Johansson could probably be considered a game-time call for Tuesday's matchup. With just one goal in his last 14 contests, during which he put a mere 10 shots on net, fantasy players may not be scrambling to get the winger into their lineups. Still, Johansson could push for a top-six role ahead of Ryan Hartman.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on IR Johansson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Johansson last played Saturday against St. Louis, so although his placement on IR will force him to miss Thursday's game against Arizona and Friday's matchup with the Avalanche, he'll be eligible to return as soon as Sunday against the Predators. Johansson has picked up nine goals and 27 points through 61 contests this campaign.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Yotes Johansson (lower body) will not be in action against Arizona on Thursday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johansson was on the ice for a portion of Wednesday's practice but couldn't complete the session. Given the Wild's back-to-back, it seems unlikely that the winger would be ready to face Colorado on Friday, though he hasn't been officially ruled out. Given all their forward injuries, Minnesota has been rolling with seven defensemen, a trend that could continue Thursday.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Sunday Johansson (lower body) will not play Sunday against San Jose, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Johansson was injured Saturday against St. Louis and will now miss at least one game as a result. Fortunately, the Wild will get a bit of a break before their next game Thursday in Arizona. Johansson has nine goals and 27 points through 61 games this season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Saturday's game Johansson sustained an undisclosed injury in Saturday's game versus the Blues, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johansson played just 2:47 in the contest before his first-period exit. There was no update on his status after the game, and with the Wild playing at home versus the Sharks on Sunday, it's unclear if Johansson will be able to play.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Johansson scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Johansson snapped a 10-game goal drought with the first-period tally against one of his former teams. The 33-year-old winger is up to nine goals, 27 points, 88 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 58 appearances. He remains in a second-line role, though his offense is on the low end of effectiveness for fantasy managers.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Collects helper Johansson notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Johansson's offense has been missing in action lately -- this was just his second assist over his last 10 games. The 33-year-old has maintained a middle-six role through the dry spell, but his December surge is a distant memory now. Johansson has 26 points, 87 shots on net, 31 hits and a minus-11 rating over 57 contests. With little in the way of non-scoring production, Johansson's tough to roster when he isn't generating offense.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in win Johansson scored a pair of goals in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Capitals.

Impact Johansson extended Minnesota's lead to 3-0 in the second period, beating Darcy Kuemper with a wrister from the circle, before adding a second tally from the slot in the final frame. The 33-year-old Johansson came into Tuesday's matchup with just one goal in his last seven games. Overall, he's up to eight goals and 24 points through 47 games in a middle-six role with the Wild this season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Johansson scores twice against former team, Wild beat Capitals 5-3 for 3rd straight win

Marcus Johansson scored twice against his former team, Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Foligno each had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Washington Capitals 5-3

JANUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS