Impact Johnson departed Sunday's game against the Hurricanes after taking a stick to the face in the opening frame. The left-shot blueliner will be replaced in the lineup Tuesday by Jordan Harris.
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Not playing Tuesday Johnson (eye) won't play Tuesday against the Lightning, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Leaves Sunday's game Johnson (upper body) won't return to Sunday's game against the Hurricanes.
Impact Johnson took a stick to the face in the opening frame, and he didn't return for the start of the second period. The left-shot blueliner should be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's road matchup with the Lightning.
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Losing playing time Johnson sat out for the fifth time in six games in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.
Impact While trade rumors swirl around prospect defenseman David Jiricek, who is in AHL Cleveland, Johnson hasn't been able to claim a regular role with the NHL club. Jake Christiansen and Jordan Harris have held down the third pairing since Dante Fabbro was plucked off waivers from Nashville. Johnson has one assist, eight shots on net, nine hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 15 appearances this season. The 37-year-old doesn't need to be tracked in fantasy, as he's unlikely to produce enough offense to help.
NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up helper Johnson managed an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators.
Impact The assist was Johnson's first point in six outings this season. He's played exclusively on the third pairing when he suits up, though he may eventually feel some pressure from David Jiricek for a spot in the lineup. Johnson has added two shots on goal, six hits, four blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating. He won't make enough of an impact for fantasy.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
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Returning to Columbus Johnson signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Impact Johnson had a seven-year stint with the Blue Jackets earlier in his career, which accounted for most of his most successful seasons. At 37 years old, it's unlikely he returns to his former glory on offense. Instead, Johnson will likely serve as a veteran leader for the Blue Jackets' young roster, and he's expected to fill a third-pairing role.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Bags apple in overtime win Johnson dished an assist and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.
Impact Johnson snapped a six-point drought with the assist on the first of Sean Walker's two goals in the game. The 37-year-old Johnson is seeing steady usage on the Avalanche's third pairing this season. He's up to 15 points, his most since 2016-17, while adding 61 shots on net, 65 hits, 79 blocked shots an a plus-16 rating through 66 appearances.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Practices Monday Johnson (illness) took part in practice Monday after skipping Sunday's session, according to Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.
Impact Johnson appears to be on track to play Tuesday against Calgary. He has supplied 14 points, 60 shots on goal, 78 blocked shots and 63 hits across 63 appearances this season.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from practice Johnson didn't practice Sunday because of an illness, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Impact Johnson will accompany the Avalanche on the team's upcoming four-game road trip, so he might be ready to play Tuesday versus Calgary. He has earned three goals, 14 points, 78 blocked shots and 63 hits across 63 appearances this season. If Johnson can't play against the Flames, Caleb Jones could draw into the lineup.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Sets up GWG Johnson has an assist, two blocks and three hits in Thursday's 5-0 win over Chicago.
Impact Johnson forced a giveaway in the Avalanche's own and to lead a 2-on-1 that ended with Zach Parise scoring Colorado's first goal. Johnson's been uncharacteristically involved on offense of late, posting a goal and four assists over the last six games. His 14 points through 59 games are the most for Johnson since 2016-17 when recorded 32 as a member of the Blue Jackets.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Slips another assist Johnson had an assist and one hit in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to Detroit.
Impact Johnson had the secondary helper on Nathan MacKinnon's tally and extended a rare scoring streak to three games. The defenseman has a goal and three assists during his streak, which accounts for four of his 13 points this season.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Adds assist to win Johnson recorded an assist, two blocks and two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.
Impact Johnson's shot attempt was off the mark, but the puck bounced off the back boards and Ryan Johansen was in position to backhand it in for Colorado's first goal. It was the third point in two games for Johnson, who is not known for his offense. He's up to 12 points, the most he's had since 2018.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
One of each in win Johnson logged a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-3 win over Arizona. He finished with one shot on net and two blocks over 12:37 of ice time.
Impact Johnson showed off rarely seen offense, including a second period tally where he attacked from the blue line and beat Karel Vejmelka to the far side for this third goal of the season. The two-point offensive explosion snapped a 14-game scoreless drought for the 37-year-old Johnson.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched Tuesday Johnson was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's loss to the Devils.
Impact The Avalanche called up Sam Malinski earlier in the day to start against New Jersey. Rotating Johnson and Malinski appears to be a plan down the stretch, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now. The 6-foot-1, 227-pound Johnson is expected to play against the heavier teams. When the Avs aren't expecting a physical game, Malinski may get the start.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Johnson had two shots on net, two blocks and two hits over 16:52 of ice time in Friday's 5-1 win over Los Angeles.
Impact Johnson returned to action after sitting out Wednesday with what Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now described as a nagging lower-body injury. He replaced Sam Malinski on the blue line.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Friday Johnson (undisclosed) will be in Friday's lineup against the Kings, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Johnson missed Wednesday's game against Washington but will no longer be sidelined. It was his first absence of the 2023-24 campaign. The veteran blueliner has nine points in 47 games this season.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Wednesday Johnson will be held out of Wednesday's matchup with Washington due to a nagging undisclosed injury, Marc Moser of Altitude Sports 950 reports.
Impact Johnson previously missed time with a lower-body injury but it's not clear if this persistent problem is related. With the 37-year-old veteran coming out of the lineup, a healthy Bowen Byram (lower body) will play for the first time since Jan, 4 against Dallas. For his part, Johnson's lack of offensive upside figures to make him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.
JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Monday Johnson (lower body) will suit up for Monday's tilt against the Canadiens, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Johnson was injured Saturday against Toronto but won't be forced to miss any additional time. The veteran blueliner has two goals and nine points while averaging 14:50 of ice time through 43 games.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Hurt in Saturday's game Johnson (lower body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Johnson was missing from the Avalanche's bench during the third period. With injuries piling up around the lineup for the team, a recall from AHL Colorado may be in order soon. Valeri Nichushkin (illness) was out Saturday, so the Avalanche dressed seven defensemen, which should allow them to at least weather Johnson's potential absence.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Records two-pointer in win Johnson had two assists, five blocks and four penalty minutes over 15:50 of ice time in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.
Impact Johnson had a hand in Nathan MacKinnon's first-period tally, then his third-period shot was deflected in by Jonathan Drouin to cut Dallas' lead to 4-3. It was the second two-point night of the season for the 36-year-old Johnson, who was nine points through 39 games.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Sets up game-winner Johnson managed an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
Impact Johnson snapped a six-game point drought when he set up Valeri Nichushkin on the game-winning goal late in the third period. With three points over his last nine outings, Johnson remains just an occasional contributor on the scoresheet. The veteran defenseman is up to seven points, 41 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 24 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 37 appearances this season. He plays exclusively in a third-pairing role.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in loss Johnson scored a goal on two shots, blocked four shots and delivered one hit over 16:00 of ice time in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Winnipeg.
Impact Johnson finished off a rush, beating Connor Hellebuyck high to the stick side. The tally snapped a 16-game stretch without a goal, and the 36-year-old defenseman has a rare point streak after posting an assist in Wednesday's win over the Sabres. Johnson has two goals and four assists while being plus-5 over 14:48 TOI per game.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Posts assist in win Johnson recorded an assist, four blocked shots, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Sabres.
Impact Johnson went nearly a month between points -- his drought stood as 13 games before he set up a Sam Malinski tally in the third. The 36-year-old Johnson maintains his place in the lineup for his defensive acumen rather than his offense, so long stretches between points aren't uncommon for him. On the year, he's produced a goal, four helpers, 37 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 19 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-5 rating across 29 outings in a third-pairing role.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
