Anton Johansson was headed for the bench when he changed his mind and scored his first NHL goal. #RedWings

Anton Johansson has caught on quickly since he snuck onto the Detroit Red Wings following a monster preseason.On Tuesday, Johansson notched his first-ever NHL point. In Thursday’s win over the Philadelphia Flyers, he scored his first NHL goal in highlight-reel fashion.Johansson was serving a two-minute minor for interference on Porter Martone. When the penalty ended, […] The post Anton Johansson’s First Red Wings Goal Comes In Unusual Fashion appeared first on HEAVY.

Fresh out of the penalty box after serving an interference minor early in the second period, Detroit Red Wings rookie […]

The Detroit Red Wings are coming off a debilitating season-opening loss. But one bright spot may have emerged on the blue line.With Simon Edvinsson’s contract dispute creating an opening in the top four, Anton Johansson threw his name into the hat. Johansson skated for 19:10 in his NHL debut, posting 25 shifts, a blocked shot, […] The post Red Wings May Have Found an Answer Amid Simon Edvinsson Standoff appeared first on HEAVY.

Anton Johansson admitted it was a “nervous day” before making his NHL debut for the Detroit Red Wings against the New York Rangers.

Todd McLellan liked what he saw from Anton Johansson in his NHL debut, praising the young Red Wings defenseman's aggressive approach while identifying the next adjustment he must make.

Detroit was shut out 2-0 on opening night despite outshooting the Rangers. #RedWings

Rookie defenseman Anton Johansson makes his NHL debut on Detroit's second pair tonight. #RedWings

The Detroit Red Wings have their 23-man roster. At least for now. Detroit made its final round of roster moves Monday, assigning goaltender Carter Gylander to the Grand Rapids Griffins while placing defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker on injured reserve retroactive to…