The Capitals extended a qualifying offer to Johansson on Friday, Alex Prewitt of The Washington Post reports.

The Capitals extended a qualifying offer to Johansson on Friday, Alex Prewitt of The Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

In doing so, the Capitals will retain Johansson's rights while they continue to negotiate a contract extension for the 24-year-old restricted free agent. He finished last season with 20 goals and 47 points in 82 games playing mostly on the team's second line.