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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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Johansson (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Dallas on Wednesday.

Johansson is one of several Minnesota players battling an illness and was a game-time decision on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. Johansson has been productive lately, scoring six points (3G / 3A) in seven games while averaging 17:43 time-on-ice.

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