Marcus Johansson to Celebrate 1,000th NHL Game Tonight with Minnesota Wild

Marcus Johansson is set to mark a significant milestone tonight as he plays in his 1,000th National Hockey League (NHL) game. The Minnesota Wild forward will take the ice against the Calgary Flames at 7 p.m. This matchup is available to fans on FanDuel Sports Network North and KFAN FM 100.3.

Historic Achievement for Johansson

At 35 years old, Johansson will join an exclusive group as the 412th player in NHL history to reach this milestone. He is also the 20th player from Sweden to achieve this feat. A native of Landskrona, Johansson stands 5-foot-11 and weighs 203 pounds.

Milestone Moments with Minnesota Wild

By reaching 1,000 games, Johansson becomes the 11th player in the Minnesota Wild franchise to accomplish this. He joins the ranks of other milestones set by notable players:

• Marc-André Fleury – Dec. 31 vs. Winnipeg
• Alex Goligoski – Oct. 20, 2022 vs. Vancouver
• Zach Parise – Feb. 7, 2020 at Dallas
• Mikko Koivu – Dec. 1, 2019 vs. Dallas
• Ryan Suter – Oct. 25, 2018 vs. Los Angeles
• Eric Staal – March 19, 2017 at Winnipeg
• Matt Cooke – March 11, 2014 vs. Edmonton
• Matt Cullen – Jan. 10, 2012 vs. San Jose
• Andrew Brunette – Feb. 1, 2011 vs. Los Angeles
• Keith Carney – Feb. 24, 2008 vs. Calgary

Johansson’s Impressive Career Statistics

Johansson has enjoyed a successful career spanning 16 NHL seasons, from 2010 to 2026. As of tonight’s game, he has played 999 games and compiled notable statistics:

• Points: 531 (191 goals, 340 assists)
• Penalty Minutes: 156
• Power-Play Goals: 45
• Game-Winning Goals: 36

Notably, he had a standout season in 2016-17 with the Washington Capitals, registering career highs in games played (82), points (58), and plus-minus rating (+25).

Playoff Experience

In addition to his regular season success, Johansson has participated in 114 Stanley Cup Playoff games, achieving 47 points through 16 goals and 31 assists. He made a notable run to the Stanley Cup Final with the Boston Bruins in 2019.

International Achievements

Johansson has also represented Sweden on numerous occasions. His accolades include:

• Silver Medal at the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship
• Bronze Medal at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship
• Silver Medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics
• Bronze Medal at the 2025 IIHF World Championship

Special Recognition

The Minnesota Wild will honor Johansson’s 1,000-game milestone with a pre-game ceremony on November 11, when they face the San Jose Sharks. This acknowledgment highlights both his contributions to the team and his overall impact on the NHL.

Originally selected by the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2009 NHL Draft, Johansson has played for various teams, including the New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, and Seattle Kraken. He was last acquired by Minnesota again in February 2023.

Johansson enters tonight’s game riding a career-long eight-game point streak, with 10 points in those matches. His performance continues to be pivotal for the Wild as they host Calgary tonight.