Senators Acquire Goaltender Jonas Johansson From Lightning for Future Considerations
Johansson, 31, posted an 11-10-2 record in 25 games last season and gives Ottawa another veteran option in goal.
- On Friday, the Ottawa Senators acquired veteran goaltender Jonas Johansson from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for future considerations, a deal confirmed by both teams on social media.
- Johansson, 31, previously played for the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers before joining the Lightning at the start of the 2023-24 season, appearing in 105 total NHL games since his 2019-20 debut with the Buffalo Sabres.
- The six-foot-five, 217-pound Swede played 70 contests for the Lightning, recording a 32-23-10 record; during the 2025-26 campaign, he posted an 11-10-2 record with a 3.29 goals-against average and a.884 save percentage.
- Before landing with the Lightning, the veteran goalie had not played 10 games in a single NHL season, but his usage increased in Tampa, where he played 26, 19, and 25 games over three seasons.
- Originally selected 61st overall in the 2014 NHL draft by the Buffalo Sabres, Johansson continues his career with Ottawa as the Senators prepare for the upcoming season.
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Senators acquire goaltender Jonas Johansson from Lightning for future considerations
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have acquired goaltender Jonas Johansson from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for future considerations, the NHL club announced Friday.
Senators acquire goaltender Jonas Johansson from Tampa Bay
The Ottawa Senators acquired goaltender Jonas Johansson from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for future considerations. Johansson, 31, has played in 105 NHL games since making his NHL debut with the Buffalo Sabres during the 2019-20 season. After spending time with the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers organizations, he
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