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Age: 35Position: L
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Johansson (lower-body) left Sunday’s game vs. Boston and did not return.

Johansson exited Sunday's 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins after only 7:57 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. The 35-year-old Johansson is pacing for a career yet with the Wild, scoring 26 points (11G / 15A) through 33 games. Head Coach John Hynes did not have an update on Johansson's status following the game.

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Minnesota has signed Marcus Johansson to a one-year, $800,000 contract extension.

Amongst a flurry of different trade rumours, Minnesota has strengthened up their offensive depth on Monday by signing 34-year-old Marcus Johansson to a one-year, $800,000 contract extension. The Swedish winger is entering his 16th NHL season after putting up 11 goals and 34 points in 72 games with the Wild in 2024-25.

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Johansson (lower-body) will draw back into Minnesota's lineup for Game 5 on Tuesday in Vegas.

Johansson suffered an injury late in Game 3 and did not play in Game 4, but was back at practice on Monday and will return to the lineup for Game 5. The 34-year-old Johansson has one point (0G / 1A) through three playoff games. Vinnie Hinostroza will exit the lineup to accommodate Johansson's return.

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Johansson (upper-body) was a full participant in practice on Monday and has a chance to return in Boston on Tuesday.

Johansson has not played since January 15th, missing eight straight games due to an upper-body injury, but could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. The 34-year-old Johansson has 16 points (5G / 11A) in 44 games this season.

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