Kelowna Rockets defenceman Lucas Johansen has signed a three-year entry-level deal with the Washington Capitals.
The Capitals picked Johansen 28th overall in 2016 NHL draft.
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A two-way blueliner, Johansen has 36-points so far this season and 90-points in his 190-game WHL career.
The 19-year-old is currently the second highest scoring defenceman on the Rockets.
Johansen will be back in action Friday when the Rockets take on the Silvertips in Everett.