Johansson, 34, has now been played on the Injured Reserve with a concussion. Liam Ohgren was recalled from the Iowa Wild and will take Johansson's spot on the second line. Let us know what you think by commenting below or on the Forum.
The Wild held two separate leads before falling to Connor McDavid and the Oilers, losing Marcus Johansson along the way.
Former Boston Bruins forward Marcus Johansson exited the Minnesota Wild's latest contest against the Edmonton Oilers due to an upper-body injury. View the original article to see embedded media. Johansson's injury occurred after he was elbowed by Oilers superstar forward Connor McDavid.
In tonight's game against the Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid threw a elbow out to connect with Marcus Johansson's head, which will likely lead to discipline from Player Safety.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid spoke out after a controversial no-call on an elbow to Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson during the Oilers' 5-3 win on Wednesday night.
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes expressed his frustration regarding the referee's explanation following a controversial no-call on Connor McDavid's elbow to Marcus Johansson on Wednesday.
Connor McDavid may be the best player in the NHL, but from time to time he's been known to get dirty, and now he may be faced with the consequences of a suspension or fine.
: According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will receive no supplemental discipline for last night’s head shot on Marcus Johansson.From Seravalli:Read below for our earlier report on this developing story.
Not since the preseason have the Wild had a practice as crowded as the session they held Friday at Tria Rink in St. Paul. “Felt nice,” alternate captain Marcus Foligno said. “Got a bit of a break.” But when it came time to leave for a road trip to Nashville and Colorado,
Kaprizov has missed the past 10 games with a lower-body injury that has required lots of treatments and pushed-back timetables.
Liam Ohgren was recalled from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL). Forward Marcus Johansson has a concussion and has been played on the Injured Reserve. Ohgren, 20, has two goals and five assists in his last three games for the Iowa Wild. He has 12 goals, 11 assists, and 23 points in 25 AHL games this year.