Wild celebrates Johansson’s 1,000th NHL game with pregame ceremony

Marcus Johansson had a wild time celebrating his 1,000^th NHL game.

The Minnesota Wild honored the veteran forward for achieving the career milestone with a special ceremony before their game against the San Jose Sharks at Grand Casino Arena on Tuesday.

Johansson’s wife, Amelia, daughters, Mila and Elize, parents, Lars and Gunilla, and brother, Martin, joined him on the ice for the celebration.

A special tribute video of highlights throughout his 16 NHL seasons aired on the arena video board. Current and former teammates congratulated him on the achievement.

“I’m proud to call you a friend and you are still my favorite linemate of all time even though I play with a guy who scored 900 goals,” former Washington Capitals teammate Nicklas Backstrom joked in the video.

Wild owner Craig Leopold presented Johansson with the Tiffany crystal on behalf of the League. Wild general manager Bill Guerin presented the veteran forward with the commemorative silver stick.

The team donated $5,000 to Children’s Minnesota on behalf of Johansson.

Before the game, Mila and Elize congratulated their dad on his milestone achievement in a special video posted by the Wild.

On Sunday, Johansson played in his 1,000^th NHL game during a matchup against the Calgary Flames.

Johansson is in his fifth season with the Wild. He was drafted by the Capitals with the 24^th overall pick in the 2009 NHL Draft and played nine seasons with the team. The veteran forward also had stints with the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, Seattle Kraken and Boston Bruins.