| March 10, 2025 |
Johnson scored a goal, took two shots and recorded two PIM in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Rangers. - Johnson didn't crack the scoresheet in the 3-0 loss to the Panthers on Thursday, but that has been the lone game over his last eight in which he's failed to record either a goal or an assist. Johnson has been a complete model of consistency for the Blue Jackets in recent weeks and has notched 18 points (nine goals, nine assists) across his last 17 games since Jan. 20 onwards. The 22-year-old forward, one of the most promising young players in the league, has 44 points (21 goals, 23 assists) in 49 appearances this season. |
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| Feb. 27, 2025 |
Johnson had a goal and an assist in a 5-2 win over the Red Wings on Thursday. - Johnson has delivered points in four consecutive games (four goals, two assists). And the newly-formed line of him, James van Riemsdyk and Boone Jenner keyed a big second-period scoring run with three of the team's four snipes in that frame. Johnson has elevated his game to a near point-per-game pace (45 games; 20 goals and 21 assists). |
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| Feb. 23, 2025 |
Johnson found the back of the net twice on his two shot attempts in Saturday's 5-1 victory against the Blackhawks. - Johnson tallied the first two goals of the game, including the go-ahead marker early in the second period while on the power play. The 22-year-old forward is up to 19 goals, 38 points and 83 shots on net in 43 appearances this season. Johnson has quietly been one of the most consistent players in the entire league since the start of 2025 with 17 points in 18 games. On the season, he is two points shy of his career high of 40 points from 2022-23 and is likely to contend with the 50-point mark while skating in the Blue Jackets' top six. He should be a waiver wire priority in deeper leagues and holds decent value in standard formats and leagues that value offensive production. |
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| Feb. 9, 2025 |
Johnson scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers. - The 22-year-old sniper got Columbus on the board late in the first period with another slick tally, as he took a feed from Zach Werenski below the faceoff circle to the left of Jonathan Quick, calmly settled the puck down and then snapped it under the goalie's outstretched glove. Johnson hasn't gone more than two straight games without lighting the lamp since early January, and over the last 15 games he's racked up seven goals and 13 points. Saturday's goal also established a new career high for Johnson, and through 42 appearances this season the fifth overall pick in the 2021 Draft has produced 17 goals and 36 points. |
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| Feb. 5, 2025 |
Johnson scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres. - The goal extended Johnson's point streak to eight games (four goals, five assists). The 22-year-old tied the game at 1-1 early in the second period. He's now matched his career high in goals (16), and he's five points away from equaling his personal best from 2022-23. Johnson is at 35 points, 78 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 40 appearances this season. |
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| Feb. 2, 2025 |
Johnson notched an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Stars. - Johnson's has three goals and five assists during his seven-game point streak. The 22-year-old was streaky in December, but he's gotten back to consistency in recent weeks -- he hasn't gone more than two games without a point since Jan. 4. The forward is up to 15 goals, 19 helpers, 74 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 39 outings this season. |
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| Jan. 31, 2025 |
Johnson scored a goal, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over Utah. - Johnson's goal tied the game at 2-2 at 11:42 of the third period. He has three goals and four assists during his active six-game point streak. The 22-year-old continues to carve out solid numbers on offense from a second-line role. He's up to 15 tallies, 18 helpers, 72 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 38 appearances. He's also up to 15 blocked shots, seven of which have come over the last eight outings, but he's not typically a big producer outside of offense. |
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| Jan. 30, 2025 |
Johnson posted an assist in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Golden Knights. - Johnson has maintained steady offense in January with four goals and seven helpers over 13 outings. He did a little defensive work to get his assist Thursday, stripping the puck away before setting off a flurry of activity that culminated in Cole Sillinger's game-winning goal 52 seconds into overtime. Johnson is up to 32 points (14 goals, 18 assists), 71 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 37 appearances. |
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| Jan. 23, 2025 |
Johnson had a goal and an assist in a 7-4 loss to Carolina on Thursday. - Johnson's scoring streak sits at three games (two goals, two assists), and he has six points (three goals, three assists) in his last five games. Columbus has been patient with Johnson's development since the 2021 draft, and they have been rewarded. He's playing a stronger two-way game and has learned how to use his strength, instead of being knocked off the puck. Johnson has 14 goals and 16 assists in 35 games this season. He's a rising star. |
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| Jan. 21, 2025 |
Johnson scored a power-play goal on four shots and blocked three shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders. - Johnson is up to three goals and three assists over nine outings in January. Three of those points have come with the man advantage. The 22-year-old is up to 13 tallies, 14 assists, 68 shots on net and a minus-6 rating over 33 appearances. Monday also marked the first time all season he's blocked multiple shots in a game -- while he often plays in all situations, the bulk of his production comes from points, not physical play. |
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| Jan. 17, 2025 |
Johnson scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Thursday's 4-1 victory over the Sharks. - An aggressive Sean Kuraly forecheck late in the first period led to a San Jose turnover, and Johnson was able to take advantage to score his 12th goal of the season and give Columbus a 2-0 lead. It's Johnson's first multi-point performance in over a month, and across his prior 14 contests, the 22-year-old had managed just two goals and six points. The young winger has been streaky all year -- he has five separate point streaks of three games or more in 2024-25, accounting for all of his production aside from Thursday's effort -- so he could be gearing up for another surge. |
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| Jan. 9, 2025 |
Johnson scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Kraken. - Johnson ended a six-game goal drought and got on the scoresheet for the third game in a row. His tally capped off a four-goal second period that put the Blue Jackets in the driver's seat. The 22-year-old forward is up to 11 goals, 24 points, 54 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 28 outings this season. Johnson continues to play in a second-line role as a winger, and it's unclear if the Blue Jackets want to move him to his natural center position during the absence of Sean Monahan (wrist). |
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| Jan. 5, 2025 |
Johnson notched a power-play assist and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Blues. - Johnson's consistency from October and November has turned to streaky play. He ended a three-game point drought when he helped out on a Kirill Marchenko tally in the second period. Johnson remains on the second line, so he's still in a good position to produce offense. The 22-year-old has 22 points (eight on the power play), 52 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 26 appearances, making him a strong offense-only option in fantasy. |
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| Dec. 24, 2024 |
Johnson scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-4 win over the Canadiens. - The tally was Johnson's 10th goal and 20th point of the season. He's picked up a goal and an assist over his last two contests to bounce back from a recent three-game dry spell. The 22-year-old forward has added 45 shots on net and a minus-3 rating over 21 appearances. While he's currently in a middle-six role, Johnson has been one of the Blue Jackets' best scoring threats this season, though his fantasy value is highest in formats that focus on point production. |
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| Dec. 21, 2024 |
Johnson notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Flyers. - Johnson had gone three games without a point entering Saturday. That's the second time he's had a drought of that length, but he's been more good than bad while filling a middle-six role in 2024-25. The 22-year-old is up to nine goals, 10 helpers, 43 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 20 appearances. Johnson's production and pedigree -- he was taken fifth overall in 2021 -- make him a strong option for most fantasy formats, though he won't add much in the way of physical play. |
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| Dec. 13, 2024 |
Johnson logged a power-play assist in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Capitals. - Johnson has five points over his last three games, though his helper Thursday was his first power-play point since Nov. 23 versus the Hurricanes. He's bounced back well from a brief slump earlier in December. The 22-year-old forward is logging top-line minutes and time on the first power-play unit. He has nine goals, eight assists, 33 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 15 appearances, which is already better production than his 16-point effort over 42 outings in an injury-shortened 2023-24. |
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| Dec. 10, 2024 |
Johnson had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 loss to the Flyers on Tuesday. - Johnson has four points (three goals, one assist) in his past two games. The fifth overall pick (2021) appears to be taking the next step in his game. He has nine goals, seven assists and 32 shots in just 14 games, and is on pace to establish new career marks in all offensive categories. Continue to watch Johnson's 28.1 shooting percentage, which has nowhere to go but down. Still, he's a talented young forward with lots of fantasy promise. |
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| Dec. 9, 2024 |
Johnson scored two goals and took four shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Jets. - Johnson missed 14 games between Oct. 19 and Nov. 18 due to a shoulder injury, but the right winger has been playing at a high level when available. This two-goal performance snapped a three-game drought, but that stretch was the first time he couldn't crack the scoresheet all season long. Through 13 games, the 22-year-old is up to eight goals and six assists, and he's on pace to deliver career-best numbers as long as he remains healthy. |
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| Dec. 1, 2024 |
Johnson scored a goal on five shots in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks. - Johnson still has yet to be held off the scoresheet over his nine appearances this season. He has four goals and three assists over five contests since he returned from a shoulder injury, and he's slotted right into a top-six role with power-play time while also seeing work on the penalty kill. The 22-year-old has a total of six goals, 12 points, 19 shots on net and a plus-1 rating. |
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| Nov. 29, 2024 |
Johnson scored a goal Friday in a 5-2 win over Calgary. - He went down the right wing, faked a pass across and then wired it inside the far post. Johnson has six points (three goals, three assists) in his past four games, and he has at least a point (five goals, six assists) in all eight games he has played. He missed 14 games with a shoulder injury. Check your wire -- some managers may still be sleeping on Johnson. |
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| Nov. 28, 2024 |
Johnson logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens. - Johnson is up to five points over three games since he returned from a shoulder injury. The 22-year-old forward has four goals, six assists, 13 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over seven contests this season. He's yet to be held off the scoresheet, and he figures to be a key part of the Blue Jackets' top six as long as his offense stays hot. |
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| Nov. 23, 2024 |
Johnson provided two assists, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Hurricanes. - Johnson's first helper was on a Dmitri Voronkov power-play tally, and he also assisted on Kirill Marchenko's game-tying goal in the third period. With two goals and two assists over two contests since his return from a shoulder injury, Johnson is locked in. What's better is that he's seeing time in all situations. The 22-year-old is up to nine points (four on the power play, two shorthanded), 10 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through six appearances. He's got the skill to take the Blue Jackets' offense to the next level. |
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| Nov. 21, 2024 |
The Blue Jackets activated Johnson (shoulder) from injured reserve Thursday. - Johnson was off to a great start with two goals and three assists in his first four games, before a shoulder injury knocked him out of the lineup, forcing him to miss 14 games. Johnson, who was selected fifth overall in 2021, is expected to play alongside Adam Fantilli and James van Riemsdyk on the second line Thursday when Columbus hosts Tampa Bay. He should also see power-play time on second unit as he is eased back into the lineup. |
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| Nov. 20, 2024 |
Johnson is likely to return for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. - Johnson practiced alongside Adam Fantilli and James van Riemsdyk on Wednesday, so those are his projected linemates if he does play Thursday. The 22-year-old Johnson hasn't been in the lineup since Oct. 17. He was red hot before the injury, starting the campaign with two goals and five points across four appearances. |
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| Nov. 18, 2024 |
According to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site, Johnson (shoulder) won't play Monday versus Boston, but he is getting close to returning to the lineup. - Johnson will miss his 14th straight game after suffering a shoulder injury against Buffalo on Oct. 17. He started the 2024-25 campaign with two goals, five points and eight shots on net in four appearances. Once healthy, Johnson could slot into a top-six role and see power-play time, making him an intriguing fantasy option. |
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| Nov. 14, 2024 |
Johnson (shoulder) is practicing Thursday for the first time since he was injured Oct. 17, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. - Johnson was off to a fast start with two goals and five points in four games before he was hurt. The 22-year-old was selected fifth overall in 2021 and had a tough 2023-24 campaign in which he had six goals and 16 points in only 42 regular-season games. He also spent time at AHL Cleveland last season -- recording five goals and 10 assists in 10 appearances -- after playing 79 regular-season games as a 19-year-old with the Blue Jackets. Look for Johnson to have a top-six role upon his return. |
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| Nov. 10, 2024 |
Johnson (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site. - Johnson hasn't played since Oct. 17, and his return to the lineup isn't imminent. The move to IR will open a potential roster spot for Columbus. The 22-year-old forward has two goals, three assists and eight shots on net through four appearances this season. |
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| Nov. 4, 2024 |
Johnson (shoulder) skated after Columbus' main practice Monday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. - Johnson is not expected back until late November due to his long-term shoulder injury, but it certainly could have been longer had he required surgery. While it's a step in the right direction, fantasy managers probably shouldn't get too excited about the imminent return of the 22-year-old center until he takes contact in a full practice. |
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| Oct. 25, 2024 |
Per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Johnson will not require surgery on his left shoulder, general manager Don Waddell said Friday. - Johnson was injured Oct. 17 versus the Sabres. The Blue Jackets medical staff think that the injury can be treated with rehab, but that Johnson will be out indefinitely. Johnson was off to a hot start with two goals and five points in four games, showing why he was selected fifth overall in the 2021 Draft. |
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| Oct. 19, 2024 |
Per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Johnson (upper body) will not be out "short term," according to coach Dean Evason. - After an injury-shortened 2023-24 in which the 21-year-old forward had six goals and 10 assists in 42 regular-season appearances, Johnson started the 2024-25 campaign with a bang, scoring twice and adding three assists in four games. Johnson's absence will sting because the Columbus lineup has already been depleted by injuries this season. |
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| Oct. 17, 2024 |
Johnson left Thursday's game against Buffalo due to an upper-body injury and won't return. - Johnson registered an assist in 6:26 of ice time before exiting the contest. The Blue Jackets' next game is Saturday against Minnesota. If Johnson isn't available for that clash, then Kevin Labanc might draw into the lineup. |
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| Oct. 12, 2024 |
Johnson scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Avalanche. - Johnson stretched the Blue Jackets' lead to 2-0 in the first period. The 21-year-old has two goals, one assist and six shots on net over the first two games of the year. More impressively, he led all Columbus forwards with 21:30 of ice time despite beginning the game in a third-line role. He's poised for a breakout campaign after being limited to 16 points in 42 contests in 2023-24. He had a 40-point rookie year in 2022-23, and if he finds his way into a top-six role, he'll have a good chance of pushing past that mark. |
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| Oct. 11, 2024 |
Johnson notched a goal and a power-play assist in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Wild. - Johnson was the Blue Jackets' best player in this game and was directly involved in the team's two goals, slotting a wrist shot past Filip Gustavsson in the early stages of the second period and then setting up Zach Werenski's power-play goal in the third. Johnson notched 16 points in 42 contests during the 2023-24 campaign, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the 21-year-old forward surpass that tally in 2024-25 as long as he remains healthy. |
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| Oct. 5, 2024 |
Johnson scored an unassisted goal (on three shots) in Friday's 7-3 preseason loss to the Penguins - Johnson's goal in the second period allowed Columbus to put a break on a red-hot Pittsburgh offense, as the Penguins scored five unanswered goals to erase what had been a strong start from the Blue Jackets. Johnson has looked healthy in the preseason after undergoing shoulder surgery in March and figures to see plenty of ice time as a top-six forward and member of the powerplay unit. The 21-year-old notched 16 points in 42 contests before incurring his shoulder injury last season. |
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| July 31, 2024 |
Johnson is fully healthy after undergoing shoulder surgery in March, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site - Johnson will be ready for the start of training camp after recovering from shoulder surgery. The fifth overall selection of the 2021 NHL Draft looks to be a fixture in the top-six forward group for Columbus going forward. The 21-year-old notched 16 points in 42 contests before incurring his shoulder injury last season. Overall in his three-year NHL career, Johnson has 59 points in 130 games. |
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| July 27, 2024 |
Johnson (shoulder) signed a three-year, $5.4 million contract with the Blue Jackets on Saturday. - Johnson was a restricted free agent this summer after finishing his entry-level contract. He had six goals and 16 points in 42 appearances with Columbus in 2023-24. Johnson didn't play past Feb. 28 due to a torn labrum that resulted in surgery. His initial recovery timetable of six months should make him available for the start of training camp, assuming there are no setbacks. |
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| March 3, 2024 |
Johnson will undergo surgery for a torn labrum and miss the rest of the 2023-24 season, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. - Johnson tallied just six goals and 16 points through 42 NHL games this season. He also racked up 15 points during a 10-game stint with AHL Cleveland. The 21-year-old will spend the offseason recovering and an update on his status for training camp should be available later in the summer. |
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| Feb. 29, 2024 |
Johnson will be out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, the Blue Jackets announced Thursday. - The club didn't provide a significant update on Johnson's timeline but the fact that it used the term indefinitely certainly doesn't suggest he's facing a short-term absence. The 21-year-old center is currently mired in a 19-game goal drought during which he's managed just three assists and 29 shots while averaging 13:35 of ice time. Unless Alexandre Texier (illness) is ready to play, the Jackets will presumably need to recall a forward from AHL Cleveland ahead of Thursday's clash with Carolina. |
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| Jan. 23, 2024 |
Johnson posted an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers. - Johnson has two goals and two assists over his last 10 contests. The 21-year-old remains in a third-line role, which is a spot that isn't likely to lead to sustained offense. Johnson has six goals, nine helpers, 45 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 30 appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 3, 2024 |
Johnson scored his sixth goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Bruins. - The young sniper supplied Columbus' only offense on the night, beating Linus Ullmark just under his glove on a wicked shot from the slot early in the second period. Johnson has come on strong since being called back up from AHL Cleveland at the start of December, and over the last 12 games he's delivered five goals and 10 points. |
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| Dec. 20, 2023 |
Johnson picked up a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 9-4 win over Buffalo. - The 21-year-old put the finishing touches on the rout in the third period, helping to set up Cole Sillinger for Columbus' eighth tally before wiring home the team's ninth on a quick one-timer from the slot. Johnson took a few games to get going after his return from AHL Cleveland, but he's produced three multi-point performances in the last six contests, racking up three goals and eight points over that stretch. |
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| Dec. 14, 2023 |
Johnson scored twice and added an assist in a 6-5 overtime win over the Maple Leafs on Thursday. - He ended his first career three-point game with a sizzling top-shelf snipe from the right dot in overtime to seal the win. Johnson has turned the page on his early-season struggles and demotion. In seven games since his recall, he has six points (two goals, four assists), all of which have come in his last four contests. Remarkably, Johnson also finished plus-4 Thursday, even with the Jackets' complete collapse in the third period where they allowed five unanswered goals. Johnson has just five shots in those four games and clearly needs to shoot more, especially with the kind of world-class release he showed against the Leafs. |
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| Dec. 8, 2023 |
Johnson managed an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blues. - Johnson has three assists over five games since he was recalled from AHL Cleveland. All of those points have come over the last two contests. The 21-year-old forward is up to one goal, five assists, 16 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 13 outings overall. He's still a player to hold onto in dynasty formats, but Johnson's bottom-six role currently doesn't offer much hope for him returning value in redraft formats. |
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| Dec. 1, 2023 |
Johnson practiced on the top line during Thursday's practice, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. - Johnson was called up Thursday after Wednesday's disappointing loss in Montreal. Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent put his lines in a blender and came up with Johnson in a top-six role upon his return to Columbus following an impressive five goals and 15 points in 10 games at at AHL Cleveland. Columbus desperately needs offense, and Johnson could deliver. Vincent added that they don't want Johnson yo-yoing between the NHL and AHL, indicating he's here to stay. |
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| Nov. 30, 2023 |
Johnson was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Thursday. - Johnson seemed lost when he was sent to the minors Nov. 4, as he had only a goal and two assists in eight games. It seems the trip to the minors did wonders for the fifth overall pick in the 2021 Draft, as Johnson had five goals and 15 points in 10 games with the Monsters. The Blue Jackets are in dire need of scoring as they sit 24th in NHL scoring. Look for Johnson to get a top-nine role at this time and expect to see him as a top-six forward in the near future. |
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| Nov. 27, 2023 |
Johnson has scored five goals and 15 points in 10 games since being reassigned to AHL Cleveland, but there's still no clear timeline for his return to the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. - "It's [about] getting stronger physically, and it's not his fault. He's doing everything right," Columbus coach Pascal Vincent said Friday. "He's just built that way, and now we've created [an off-ice] program for him to improve his ability to win those one-on-one battles. This is great that he's scoring goals, but it's more than points." Johnson is still only 21 and scored 40 points in 79 games as a rookie last season, so the Blue Jackets still view him as a key part of their future. It might take an injury or trade to open up a spot for him in the NHL in the short term, however. |
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| Nov. 12, 2023 |
Johnson scored two goals in Friday's game for AHL Cleveland, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. - Johnson was sent down to Cleveland a week ago and has already piled up two goals and five points in three AHL games, but the 2021 fifth overall pick's offensive skill has never been in question. The 21-year-old also skated at center for Cleveland on Friday, and while he'll likely be a winger in the NHL, more versatility certainly can't hurt his future outlook. Johnson's demotion was largely due to his need to get stronger on the puck and better able to handle the physical demands of the NHL, so his fast start for the Monsters may not impact how quickly he's back with Columbus. The fact that Patrik Laine returned from injured reserve Friday just further crowds the Jackets' forward ranks, and it might take a trade to open up room for Johnson once the team feels he's ready. |
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| Nov. 4, 2023 |
Johnson had two assists in Friday's 7-3 loss to Providence during his AHL debut. - After being selected fifth overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Johnson went straight from the University of Michigan to the Blue Jackets in April of 2022. He had 16 goals and 24 assists in 79 NHL games last season, but he has struggled so far this year. The Blue Jackets demoted him to Cleveland on Friday to try to help him regain some confidence, and per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch, the organization's plan for Johnson is to have him focus on getting stronger and better adapted to the rigors of pro hockey. "It's a matter of, physically, we have a plan for him to get stronger and more strength in the 1-on-1 battles," Jackets coach Pascal Vincent said Friday. "That's going to take time, but he's a guy that takes it very seriously. So, we have big plans for 'KJ.' I think he's going to be a hell of a player." |
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| Nov. 3, 2023 |
Johnson was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Friday, - It's been a tough start to the season for the 21-year-old as he has a goal and two assists in eight games. Johnson was a healthy scratch twice in the early going and needs to play a lot to regain his confidence. Johnson was also benched for the final 14 minutes Thursday after a bad turnover on the power play. The fifth overall pick in 2021, Johnson had 16 goals and 40 points in 79 NHL games last season. |
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| Oct. 22, 2023 |
Johnson scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Wild. - On a faceoff in the Minnesota end early in the second period, Cole Sillinger won the draw and got the puck back to Johnson, who immediately ripped it top shelf over Filip Gustavsson. It's Johnson's second point in four games, and after recording 16 goals and 40 points in 79 games as a rookie last season, the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft could take a step forward in his sophomore campaign as part of Columbus' young core. |
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| Oct. 14, 2023 |
Johnson will be in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers after being a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' season opener, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. "We just wanted more pace [from Johnson], and he brought it in practices," coach Pascal Vincent said Friday. - The 20-year-old watched from the press box against the Flyers on Thursday, but whatever message the coaching staff was trying to send appears to have been received. Johnson scored 16 goals and 40 points in 79 games as a rookie last season, and he's expected to make his 2023-24 debut Saturday on the third line alongside Cole Sillinger -- who was taken 12th overall in the same 2021 NHL Draft in which Johnson went fifth. |
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| March 8, 2023 |
Johnson collected two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to Pittsburgh. - Both points came in the first period, helping Columbus jump out to a 4-0 lead that they somehow squandered. Johnson is still only 20 years old and playing for a team gunning for the top pick in the Connor Bedard draft, so his lack of consistent production in the NHL isn't a big surprise, but he continues to offer glimpses of his skill and upside. Through 61 games this season, he's picked up 13 goals and 31 points. |
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| Feb. 16, 2023 |
Johnson scored the game-winning goal in a 3-1 win over Winnipeg on Thursday. - Johnson showed off his incredible hands with a surprising turn-around shot from the right circle at the mid-point of the third period. The rookie has four goals (six points) in his last eight games, and he now sits in a tie for fourth on both the rookie point board (27) and goals (12). |
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| Feb. 12, 2023 |
Johnson scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over Toronto. - There was a little controversy surrounding his tally early in the third period as it appeared to have been redirected behind Joseph Woll with a high stick, but it was ruled a good goal upon review. Johnson is beginning to flash his significant upside, producing multi-point performances in three of the last eight games, and on the season the 20-year-old has 11 goals and 26 points through 50 games. |
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| Jan. 28, 2023 |
Johnson scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Kraken. - Johnson tallied late in the second period after the Kraken committed a turnover in the neutral zone. The goal was his fifth point over the last five games. The 20-year-old is up to 10 tallies, 24 points, 65 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 47 appearances, doing well enough to regularly log middle-six minutes. |
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| Jan. 25, 2023 |
Johnson scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers. - Johnson secured the win halfway through overtime, snapping a 15-game goal drought with his first career overtime tally. The 20-year-old had five assists during that slump -- he's yet to find consistency at both ends of the ice, leading to a fluctuation in role and playing time. He's up to nine tallies, 13 helpers, 63 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 45 contests this season. |
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| Jan. 22, 2023 |
Johnson recorded two assists in Saturday's win over San Jose. - Put on a line with veterans Boone Jenner and Gustav Nyquist after a sluggish start to the game for the Blue Jackets, Johnson set up each of his linemates for goals with some slick stickwork, including Nyquist's game-winner midway through the third period. The rookie hasn't scored a goal of his own in 14 straight games and has managed only five assists over that stretch, but Johnson still flashes enough upside to give him fantasy value in dynasty and keeper formats. On the season, the 20-year-old has eight goals and 21 points through 43 games. |
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| Jan. 8, 2023 |
Johnson picked up two assists and was a minus-1 rating in the Blue Jackets' 4-3 shootout win over the Hurricanes on Saturday. - The third star of Saturday's contest, Johnson picked up helpers on both power-play goals by Kirill Marchenko in the second period. This performance snaps Johnson's five-game pointless streak and could mark the start of a hot streak. On the season, Johnson has eight goals and 18 points. |
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| Dec. 21, 2022 |
Johnson scored his eighth goal of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Flyers. - Johnson and Kirill Marchenko scored less than three minutes apart early in the second period to give Columbus a 2-1 lead, but Philly's own young guns quickly answered back. Johnson has found the back of the net in back-to-back games since moving up to center the top line between Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine, both of whom picked up assists on Tuesday's tally, and the 20-year-old has the elite offensive skills to hang with his two more experienced linemates. With Boone Jenner (thumb) out until the new year, Johnson appears set for an extended audition in the spotlight. |
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| Dec. 19, 2022 |
Johnson scored his seventh goal of the season in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Stars. - Columbus was blanked for over 59 minutes, but Johnson ruined Jake Oettinger's shutout bid by sneaking a backhander past him with only 15 seconds left on the clock. The 20-year-old rookie didn't look out of place skating on the top line between Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine, and while he has more value in dynasty formats than re-drafts leagues, Johnson could have some short-term fantasy appeal while he holds down that assignment. |
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| Dec. 4, 2022 |
Johnson scored a goal in Columbus' 4-2 loss to Detroit on Sunday. - Johnson has six goals and 13 points in 20 games this season. He's only been held off the scoresheet once in his last four contests. He hasn't had a scoring drought of more than two games so far in 2022-23, which is made more impressive by the fact that Johnson isn't playing a substantial role with the team. He went into Sunday's contest averaging just 12:35 of ice time. The 20-year-old logged a season-low 8:14 in Friday's 4-1 victory over Winnipeg, but that jumped to 15:18 on Sunday. |
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| Dec. 2, 2022 |
Johnson recorded an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Jets. - Johnson continued his warm run of late by helping out on an Erik Gudbranson goal in the first period. Since returning from a two-game absence with an undisclosed injury, Johnson has two goals and four helpers in eight contests, including his first career multi-point effort. The 20-year-old is up to five tallies, seven helpers and 22 shots on net in 19 outings overall, which could him some fantasy value in deeper redraft formats as a scoring-only forward. |
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| Nov. 26, 2022 |
Johnson scored a goal and drew an assist during Friday's 3-2 loss to the visiting Islanders. - Entering Friday tied for third among NHL rookies with four goals, Johnson continues climbing up the first-year scoring charts. The 2021 No. 5 overall draft pick earned his first multipoint game of his 26-game career Friday. Johnson converted on a 5-on-3 situation, 33 seconds after Yegor Chinakhov connected. Johnson shared the team lead with four shots during the loss. |
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| Nov. 20, 2022 |
Johnson netted a power-play goal in a 5-3 win against Florida on Sunday. - Johnson has four goals and nine points in 15 games this season. He's been effectively lately, recording a point in three of his last four contests. He's worth keeping an eye on right now because he's currently on the top power-play unit. That hasn't always been the case for him, but as long he can stay in that role, he could be a solid offensive contributor. |
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| Nov. 11, 2022 |
Johnson (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Saturday against the Islanders, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. - Johnson sat out Thursday against the Flyers as he was 'dinged up', but coach Brad Larsen has said the rookie will be good to go Saturday. Johnson has three goals and three assists in 11 games this season. |
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| Nov. 10, 2022 |
Johnson (undisclosed) will not play Thursday versus the Flyers, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. - Johnson has three goals and six points in 11 games this season. He is "dinged up" and will miss his first game since he was recalled after Opening Night when Patrik Laine was injured. |
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| Oct. 23, 2022 |
Johnson scored a goal Saturday in a 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh. - This one goes on the mantle. Johnson took a pass from Jack Roslovic early in the second, skated in front of the net, and avoided a poke check from Tristan Jarry before scoring with his backhand. It was his first goal in 14 NHL games. |
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| Oct. 13, 2022 |
Johnson was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Thursday, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. - Johnson, who was drafted fifth overall in 2021, played nine games last season for the Blue Jackets, picking up three assists. Johnson should see action, especially if Patrik Laine is unable to go after getting hurt Wednesday. |
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| Sept. 26, 2022 |
Johnson centered the Blue Jackets' top line between Patrik Laine and Johnny Gaudreau during Sunday's split-squad exhibition game against the Penguins, Bailey Johnson of The Columbus Dispatch reports. - The fifth overall pick in the 2021 draft made his NHL debut at the end of last season as a teenager, and despite the fact that Johnson won't turn 20 until mid-October, the Jackets at least seem willing to give him a chance to earn a prominent spot in the lineup. The youngster drew praise from his star linemates after Sunday's contest for his skill and maturity, with Laine joking Johnson could be in the running for both the Calder Trophy as top rookie and the Selke Trophy as best defensive forward. If Johnson can stick between two point-a-game producers like Laine and Gaudreau, a Calder-worthy campaign certainly isn't out of the question, but coach Brad Larsen could cycle through a few different centers on the line this preseason before deciding who will get that plum assignment to begin the year. |
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| April 23, 2022 |
Johnson recorded an assist in Friday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Senators. - The 19-year-old produced his first NHL point (a power-play assist) in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks, and Johnson replicated that output in this latest contest despite only seeing 13:42 of ice time. This is a fun time of year for hockey fans that like to get a sneak peek at the league's prospects; Johnson is certainly in that group as Columbus' fifth overall pick from the 2021 draft. |
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| April 19, 2022 |
Johnson notched a power-play assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks. - Johnson had the secondary assist on Jack Roslovic's tally at 1:32 of the third period. The assist was Johnson's first point in four NHL appearances. The 19-year-old has been limited to a middle-six role since joining the Blue Jackets, but he saw a season-high 16:24 of ice time in this contest. |
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