Marcus Johansson Practices, Unlikely to Play Game 1
7 years agoNew Jersey Devils left wing Marcus Johansson (concussion) was practicing with the team on Wednesday, but based on the line he was skating with, it appears the plan is for him to be a healthy scratch for the start of the playoffs. Johansson has missed New Jersey’s last 35 games after suffering a concussion earlier this year, registering only 14 points in 29 games on the year. Johansson has more playoff experience than most of his teammates, having played in 69 playoff games over six appearances with the Washington Capitals, and he found his groove the last two years with 15 points in 25 playoff games. If he can return to the lineup, his playoff experience could be something New Jersey leans on. Keep an eye on Johansson, as he could be a sneaky DFS play if he can find his way back into New Jersey’s top six, where he played at times before his injury.
Source: Amanda Stein
Source: Amanda Stein