Lucas Johansen

Lucas Johansen (born November 16, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Johansen was drafted 28th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Capitals.

Playing career
Johansen was originally drafted by the Kelowna Rockets, 119th overall in the 2012 WHL Bantam draft, and played two seasons of midget hockey in the BC Hockey Major Midget League with the Vancouver North East Chiefs before joining the Rockets for the 2014–15 season.

On March 2, 2017, Johansen was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals. At the conclusion of his third season with the Rockets in 2016–17, Johansen signed an amateur try-out contract to join the Capitals American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears, during their post-season run on May 2, 2017. He trained without making an appearance for the Bears during their second round defeat.

Johansen was cut from the 2017–18 Washington Capitals training camp so he started the 2017–18 season with Hershey. He eventually made his NHL debut with the Capitals on December 31, 2021, picking up his first career NHL assist and point in a win over Detroit. Johansen won the Calder Cup with the Hershey Bears in 2023 and 2024.

Personal life
Lucas' older brother Ryan is a forward who currently plays for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms while under contract to the Philadelphia Flyers.