Johansson has averaged 17:10 and posted an even plus-minus rating in 10 games under McLellan and assistant Trent Yawney, who coaches the defense. Prior to that, he averaged 13:02 and posted a minus-6 rating in 17 games while being shuffled in and out of the lineup.

Todd McLellan lost his first game as coach of the Detroit Red Wings, and he sees much work ahead after their 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.