Nearing the end of their restricted free agency saga this summer, the Washington Capitals filed an arbitration request against forward Marcus Johansson for a one-year deal worth $3 million, an individual with knowledge of the situation confirmed, while Johansson’s camp countered at $4.75 million. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning in Toronto.
Nearing his 25th birthday, which will come around the start of his sixth NHL season, Johansson enjoyed a career offensive campaign under Coach Barry Trotz, notching 20 goals in 82 games, including 17 at even strength, and posting a 53.1 percent even-strength shot attempt differential, by far the best of his tenure with the Capitals.