Johnson was a healthy scratch in Game 1 with Brian Dumoulin returning from injury but Johnson will likely replace Olli Maatta, who struggled in the overtime loss, on the blueline in Game 2. Johnson appeared in all 82 regular season games this season, picking up one goal and 12 assists (13 points).
Johnson was forced to leave Monday’s game vs. the Devils and did not return. Head coach Mike Sullivan did not have an update on Johnson’s status post-game but expects to have more information on Tuesday. This is poor timing because the Penguins depleted their blueline depth on Monday, trading Jamie Oleksiak to the Stars.
Johnson is a former No.3 overall pick, who has had a few bad years. Johnson is coming off of a season in which he had a -5.4 relative Corsi and was a healthy scratch during the playoffs. However, Johnson remains a high-end skater who can play a physical style of game and brings some offence as well. In Pittsburgh, he will be an upgrade on Chad Ruhwedel as a third-pairing defenseman.
Johnson has missed the last seven games with a shoulder injury, but will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the regular season. Johnson’s season wraps up with 14 points (6G / 8A) and a minus-16 rating in 60 games.
Johnson was injured midway through Thursday’s win over the Devils and is out for the foreseeable future. With Johnson out, look for Cody Goloubef to get into the lineup and for the Blue Jackets to make a call-up later today.
Johnson missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, but will be back in the lineup tonight in Pittsburgh. Johnson has not registered a point and has posted a minus-6 rating in his last five games. With Johnson back in, Kevin Connauton will come out of the lineup.
Johnson was sent home this morning because of an illness and he is questionable for tonight’s game against the Islanders. Monitor his status leading up to and during pre-game warmups. Justin Falk will play if Johnson can’t go.
Johnson will miss this Friday and Saturday’s games as well as next Tuesday in Washington. He is eligible to return next Friday in Philadelphia. The Blue Jackets are already depleted with injuries, so a suspension was the last thing they needed.
The Blue Jackets best defenceman Jack Johnson has missed the last four games with a shoulder injury but will be back in the lineup tonight. Johnson has one goal and seven assists in 18 games this season. He is a good fantasy option if you have other players to counter his minus-10.
Johnson is the Blue Jackets best defenceman and he has missed their last four games with a shoulder injury. Johnson is averaging just over 26 minutes a game this year and the Blue Jackets will be excited to get him back.
Johnson (shoulder) was placed on IR after he was injured vs. St. Louis on Saturday. He is only a week away from returning to the lineup according to coach Todd Richards. This is great news for Columbus because Johnson is their top defenceman and he eats up a ton of minutes every night.
Make sure to get Johnson out of your lineup because he won't be playing in the near future. Johnson was placed on IR and is a massive loss for the Blue Jackets. Johnson eats up 26:13 a game on average. Columbus is now without Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov and Johnson... Arguably their three best players.
As expected, Johnson lines up in the top four alongside James Wisniewski. He has eight goals and 24 points in 61 games.
The Blue Jackets' defense will remain the same tonight. However, expect Johnson to play in the top four when he draws in.
Johnson gives the Blue Jackets more depth on the blue line. He scored eight goals and 24 points in 61 games with a minus-12 rating.
