Johansen was assigned to AHL Hershey on Monday.
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.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Summoned from AHL
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Johansen was called up from AHL Hershey on Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
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.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Placed on waivers
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Johansen was placed on wavers on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Rogers Sportsnet reports.
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. Johansen has not played since Nov. 18. The 26-year-old has one assist and seven blocked shots in six games this season and will report to AHL Hershey unless another club puts in a waiver claim.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Delivers helper in win
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Johansen supplied an assist and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Devils.
Johansen has appeared in just six NHL contests since the Capitals selected him with the 28th overall pick in 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Still, he is making a strong case for himself to remain in the lineup between his high draft stock and his latest strong performance. It also doesn't hurt that defenseman Martin Fehervary suffered a lower-body injury Friday.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Back to minors
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Johansen was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Friday.
The 25-year-old's demotion likely means that Martin Fehervary (upper body) will be ready to return Saturday against Montreal. Johansen has appeared in two NHL games this season but failed to record a point.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Recalled Tuesday
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Johansen was summoned from AHL Hershey on Tuesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Johansen provides added insurance with John Carlson (face) likely out and Martin Fehervary (upper body) still on the mend. The 24-year-old Johansen has recorded three shots and no points in two games this season.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Dropped to AHL
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Johansen was reassigned to AHL Hershey after Monday's game against Detroit.
Johansen has been a healthy four the last four games since logging 13:32 of ice time against Winnipeg on Dec. 11. The 25-year-old could be back with the team before Thursday's game in Ottawa but he would likely be scratched again.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Recalled Thursday
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Johansen was recalled from AHL Hershey on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Johansen is up on an emergency recall. He served as a healthy scratch for Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Stars. With Martin Fehervary (upper body) returning to practice Thursday, Johansen's time with the big club may not last much longer.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Sent back down
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Johansen was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Johansen played in one of the two games the Capitals had while he was on the NHL roster. The 25-year-old's return to the minors suggests Alexander Alexeyev (upper body) or Martin Fehervary (upper body) may be nearing a return.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Promoted to NHL
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Johansen was recalled from AHL Hershey on Sunday.
Johansen has appeared in one game with the Capitals this season and could be set to play in another Sunday versus Winnipeg. Washington is dealing with injuries to blueliners Dmitry Orlov (lower body), Alexander Alexeyev (upper body) and Martin Fehervary (upper body).
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Returns to minors
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Johansen was sent to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.
Johansen made his NHL season debut in Monday's 5-4 win over Edmonton. He had a shot and a block in 11:47 of ice time. Johansen also has a goal in six AHL contests in 2022-23.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Goes on waivers
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Johansen was put on waivers Sunday by Washington.
Johansen made his NHL debut in 2021-22 and posted an assist in a game against Detroit. In 62 AHL contests, the 24-year-old blueliner had eight goals and 28 points. He will be sent to the minors if he clears waivers.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Inks two-year extension
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Johansen signed a two-year, $1.525 million extension with Washington on Friday.
Johansen's new deal will be a two-way pact for the 2022-23 campaign and a one-way for the following season. The 24-year-old blueliner tallied an assist in his NHL debut last season but spent the rest of the year with AHL Hershey, scoring 28 points in 62 contests. He'll likely get an opportunity to compete for a bottom-four role with the NHL club in training camp.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Returned to AHL affiliate
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Johansen was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Thursday.
The NHL plans to eliminate the taxi squad following the All-Star break, so Johansen could be in for a lengthy stay in the minors. The 24-year-old defender made his NHL debut Dec. 31 against Detroit, picking up an assist in 12:18 of ice time.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Heads back to AHL
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Johansen was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Tuesday, per CBSSports.com.
Johansen has scored three goals and dished four assists through 22 appearances with AHL Hershey this season. The 24-year-old recently made his NHL debut against the Red Wings, tallying an assist in 12:18 of ice time.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: On taxi squad
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The Capitals assigned Johansen to the taxi squad Sunday.
Johansen vacates the NHL roster two days after tallying an assist in his NHL debut. The 24-year-old could rejoin the Capitals in the near future if any regular defensemen get injured or enter COVID-19 protocols.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Earns helper in NHL debut
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Johansen produced an assist in Friday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.
Johansen played 12:18 in his NHL debut, and he was able to feed Evgeny Kuznetsov for the Capitals' first goal in the second period. The 24-year-old Johansen, the younger brother of the Predators' Ryan Johansen, picked up seven points in 22 games with AHL Hershey this season. The defenseman shouldn't be expected to be as successful on offense as his older brother -- Lucas' stay on the NHL roster may be a short one if the Capitals get any defensemen out of the COVID-19 protocols in the coming days.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: On active roster
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The Capitals recalled Johansen from the taxi squad Friday.
Johansen joined the taxi squad Monday and is now on the NHL roster. He could play on the third defense pairing Friday, as Alexander Alexeyev was demoted to the taxi squad in a corresponding move.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Promoted to taxi squad
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The Capitals added Johansen to their taxi squad Monday.
Johansen has yet to make his NHL debut. For the AHL Hershey Bears this season, the 24-year-old has recorded three goals and four assists through 22 appearances.
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Capitals' Lucas Johansen: Sent to minors
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Johansen was placed on waivers Saturday.
Johansen will report to AHL Hershey -- where he posted two assists in five games during the 2020-21 season -- unless he is claimed by a rival club. The 23-year-old has negligible fantasy value until he can carve out a regular role in the big leagues.
