Capitals re-sign 27-year-old defenseman on $6.5 million contract

Capitals senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick has announced a two-year extension for a recently-acquired defenseman.

Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian out for Game 5 against Avalanche with lower-body injury

The banged-up Minnesota Wild were without defenseman Zach Bogosian for Game 5 against Colorado on Wednesday night because of a lower-body injury.
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Red Wings legend thrilled with defenseman's development

Nicklas Lidstrom praised Albert Johansson's ability at both the NHL and international stage in an interview with Hockeysverige.
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NHL writer slams Bruins defenseman for brutal series against Sabres

One NHL writer didn't beat around the bush in calling out Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy for his struggles against the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the playoffs.