On defense, Alex Alexeyev also drew in, replacing Lucas Johansen on the third pairing with Nick Jensen. Darcy Kuemper was also back following the birth of his first child. He missed the season opener.

Former Capitals first-round pick Lucas Johansen is joining the Golden Knights organization on a one-year contract with AHL Henderson, per a team announcement. Johansen, 27 on Nov. 16, had remained ...

The injuries have left Washington very thin at the back. As a result, Lucas Johansen will make his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut on Tuesday. The younger brother of former All-Star Ryan Johansen has ...

There are currently two extra defensemen in Lucas Johansen and Alex Alexeyev, and the team is also facing a forward cut with Max Pacioretty drawing back in in the next 2-3 weeks. Beyond that ...