A short series in which we dive into some of the lesser known Washington players to gain some insight as the Penguins prepare to face the Capitals in their second round playoff series.
For the first time after seeing the Rangers in every playoff game for almost 2 calendar years and 17 total games, the Pittsburgh Penguins finally get to play a fresh playoff opponent. So let's dust off this old feature to kill time and preview the Washington Capitals.
Name: Marcus Johansson
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 205 lbs
Born: October 6th, 1990 (25 years old)
Drafted: WSH 1st Round 2009, 24th Overall
2015-16 stat line: 74 games played, 17 goals, 29 assists, 16 penalty minutes
2014-15 playoff stat line: 14 GP, 1G, 3A
2015-16 5v5 Advanced Stats: 49.