Capitals acquire Kraken's Johansson for picks, Sprong

The Seattle Kraken traded forward Marcus Johansson to the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Daniel Sprong, a 2022 fourth-round draft pick, and a 2023 sixth-round draft pick, the team announced.

The Kraken retained 50% of Johansson's $1.5 million contract for the remainder of the season.

Washington originally drafted Johansson in 2009, and he was a member of the team for seven seasons from 2010-17. He's collected 141 goals and 260 assists in 735 games throughout his career.

The 31-year-old signed his one-year deal with the Kraken in free agency during the summer. He has six goals and 17 assists in 51 games this campaign.

Sprong, 25, has spent the past two seasons with the Capitals. He's scored 40 goals and managed 24 assists in 186 career games. The Pittsburgh Penguins originally selected Sprong in the second round of the 2015 NHL Draft.