Cap-strapped Wild sign Marcus Johansson to 2-year, $4M deal
May 2, 2023 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild signed right wing Marcus Johansson to a two-year, $4 million contract on Tuesday, securing a key player who was set to become an unrestricted free agent.
Minnesota takes on Winnipeg after Johansson’s 2-goal showing
April 11, 2023 GMTWinnipeg Jets (45-32-3, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (45-24-10, third in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Wild -124, Jets +104; over/under is 5.5
Capitals have new look after bevy of trade deadline changes
March 8, 2023 GMTARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — When the Washington Capitals departed for a four-game road trip in late February, players knew change was afoot.
Alex Ovechkin scores 32nd, Capitals beat Penguins 3-2 in SO
January 27, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 32nd goal of the season, Nicklas Backstrom had the shootout winner and the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Thursday night.
The Capitals snapped a two-game skid and handed the Penguins a fifth loss in eight games.
Ovechkin scores, Capitals beat Penguins 3-2 in shootout
January 27, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom was grumpier than his usual self the morning before he and the Washington Capitals faced the Pittsburgh Penguins.
“It happens sometimes when you’ve lost two in a row," he said.
Konecny scores 3, Flyers beat Capitals 5-3
January 12, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny had his second career hat trick and the surging Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Owen Tippett and Scott Laughton also scored for Philadelphia, which has won six of its last seven games.
Konecny’s hat trick leads surging Flyers past Capitals 5-3
January 12, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny sent hats flying and kept the Philadelphia Flyers' confidence soaring.
Konecny had a hat trick, and Owen Tippett and Scott Laughton also scored to lead the surging Flyers to a 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
Raanta has 1st shutout since March as Canes top Blackhawks
December 28, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Antti Raanta made 24 saves for his first shutout since March and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Tuesday night for their ninth consecutive victory.
Martin Necas, Jesper Fast and Jordan Martinook scored to help the Hurricanes extend their franchise-record points streak to 15 games.
Kuemper makes 32 saves as surging Capitals down Rangers 4-0
December 28, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Johansson, defenseman Erik Gustafsson and Lars Eller scored, and Darcy Kuemper made 32 saves as the surging Washington Capitals downed the New York Rangers 4-0 on Tuesday night for their sixth-straight road win.
Capitals beat Senators in OT, Ovechkin stuck at 800 goals
December 23, 2022 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex Ovechkin went without a goal for the fourth straight game, while Marcus Johansson scored 2:04 into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Ovechkin stuck at 800 goals, Capitals beat Senators in OT
December 23, 2022 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex Ovechkin went without a goal for the fourth straight game, while Marcus Johansson scored 2:04 into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Capitals defeat Jets 5-2 behind four-goal second period
December 12, 2022 GMTWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Charlie Lindgren really appreciated it when the Washington Capitals mounted a four-goal lead in Sunday’s second period against the Winnipeg Jets.
The netminder showed his thanks by foiling Winnipeg’s comeback attempt for a 5-2 Washington victory.
Ovechkin, Mantha lead Capitals to 4-1 win over Kraken
December 10, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Anthony Mantha and Alex Ovechkin each had a goal and assist and the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Friday night.
Marcus Johansson and Lars Eller also scored and Charlie Lindgren stopped 25 shots as the Capitals won three games in a row for the first time this season.
Capitals overhaul roster most of any contender in the East
July 22, 2022 GMTSeveral hours into NHL free agency, the Washington Capitals had two new goaltenders and a replacement for the defenseman they lost to Seattle.
Samsonov, Capitals snap Colorado’s 9-game win streak 3-2
April 19, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Marcus Johansson scored the go-ahead goal with 9:14 remaining, Ilya Samsonov stopped 24 shots and the playoff-bound Washington Capitals snapped the Colorado Avalanche’s nine-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory Monday night.
Johansson lifts Capitals, snaps Avs’ 9-game winning streak
April 19, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Marcus Johansson scored the go-ahead goal with 9:14 remaining, Ilya Samsonov stopped 24 shots and the playoff-bound Washington Capitals snapped the Colorado Avalanche’s nine-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory Monday night.
Kraken begin selloff by trading Calle Jarnkrok to Flames
March 17, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken started their pre-trade deadline fire sale Wednesday by sending forward Calle Jarnkrok to the Calgary Flames for three draft picks.
Seattle received a second-round pick in 2022, a third in 2023 and a seventh in 2024.
Morrissey scores winner, Winnipeg beats Kraken 5-3
February 18, 2022 GMTWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Josh Morrissey scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:10 left in the third period and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Seattle Kraken 5-3 on Thursday night.
The Jets won for the second consecutive night, following a 6-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
Seattle visits New York following overtime win
January 28, 2022 GMTSeattle Kraken (14-25-4, eighth in the Pacific) vs. New York Islanders (15-15-6, sixth in the Metropolitan)
Elmont; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Seattle visits the New York Islanders after the Kraken knocked off Pittsburgh 2-1 in overtime.
Seattle faces Pittsburgh on 4-game road slide
January 26, 2022 GMTSeattle Kraken (13-25-4, eighth in the Pacific) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (27-10-5, second in the Metropolitan)
Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Seattle visits Pittsburgh looking to break its four-game road skid.
Appleton, Grubauer lead Kraken to 5-3 win over Panthers
January 24, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Maybe the Seattle Kraken need to be more diligent about following their game plan all the time. It's worked twice this season against the Florida Panthers, the top team in the NHL.
Mason Appleton scored his first goal in nearly two months 26 seconds into the third period, Philipp Grubauer made 28 saves, and the Kraken beat the Panthers 5-3 on Sunday night.
Adrian Kempe, Phillip Danault lead Kings past Kraken 3-1
January 16, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored his 17th goal of the season early in the first period, Phillip Danault scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
Avalanche top Kraken, former goalie Grubauer 4-3
January 11, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nazem Kadri scored a go-ahead goal late in the third period, and the surging Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Monday night.
Nicolas Aube-Kubel had two goals and Devon Toews also scored for Colorado, which beat former teammate Philipp Grubauer to win its 12th straight at home and fifth in a row overall.
Kadri’s third-period goal lifts Avalanche over Kraken 4-3
January 11, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nazem Kadri scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period, and the surging Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Monday night.
Nicolas Aube-Kubel had two goals and Devon Toews also scored for Colorado, which beat former goalie Philipp Grubauer to win its franchise-best 12th straight at home and fifth in a row overall.
Johansson’s late winner gives Kraken 2-1 victory over ’Canes
November 25, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Philipp Grubauer appreciates the echo of chants that come when the Seattle Kraken goaltender is making big saves.
The chants of “Gruuuuu,” were constant and well deserved Wednesday night in maybe his best performance yet with the NHL's newest team.
Kraken have 5 players in COVID protocol on eve of opener
October 11, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken are expected to be without five players for the season opener at Vegas due to COVID-19 protocols, coach Dave Hakstol said Monday.
Forwards Jared McCann, Joonas Donskoi and Marcus Johansson, and defenseman Jamie Oleksiak were placed on the league’s COVID-19 protocol list on Monday.
Wild RW Johansson out with broken arm after Game 3 injury
May 21, 2021 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Wild right wing Marcus Johansson has a broken left arm that will take him out of the playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Johansson was hurt in the first period of Game 3, when he approached the net and appeared to trip on the puck with Golden Knights forward William Karlsson in tight pursuit.
Talbot stops 22 shots, Wild beat Coyotes 5-2
April 20, 2021 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild are in a comfortable position to make the playoffs as the regular season winds toward the finish...
Sweden puts Nyquist in Franzen’s spot for Olympics
February 4, 2014 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Sweden's Olympic hockey team has replaced an injured Detroit Red Wings forward with a healthy one.
Gustav Nyquist was given a spot on the squad on Monday to replace Johan Franzen.