| Dec. 1, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Jets. - Johnston tied the game at 1-1 late in the first period. His tally gives him two goals and five assists during a six-game point streak. That's the kind of production fantasy managers were expecting of the 21-year-old, who looks to be thawed out after a fairly chilly first quarter of the campaign. He's up to four goals, 14 points, 63 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating across 23 appearances. |
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| Nov. 29, 2024 |
Johnston notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche. - Johnston's point streak is up to five games (one goal, five assists) after he set up Roope Hintz's game-winner Friday. This matches Johnston's longest streak of the season -- he also opened the campaign with points in five straight. Between those hot stretches, he's lacked consistency. He's at 13 points, 61 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 22 appearances. The 21-year-old is too talented to shoot 4.9 percent all season, so expect his offense to improve eventually. |
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| Nov. 21, 2024 |
Johnston had a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Sharks. - Johnston enjoyed an excellent start to the season and cracked the scoresheet in his first five appearances, but he's cooled off since then. This was his first multi-point outing of the campaign, and if excluding that five-game stretch at the beginning of the season, he only has four points (two goals, two assists) in 13 contests. Given that Johnston had 65 points in 82 regular-season outings in 2023-24, this is not the kind of start nor he or fantasy managers were waiting for. |
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| Nov. 12, 2024 |
Johnston scored a power-play goal on eight shots in Monday's 7-1 win over the Penguins. - Johnston started the season on a five-game point streak, but this was just his second point over the last nine contests. The 21-year-old has seven points, 38 shots on net, nine hits and nine blocked shots over 14 appearances. He was on the third line with Jamie Benn and Logan Stankoven in this game, though Johnston has also found success when playing on the top line. Given his recent slump, Johnston is an excellent buy-low candidate. |
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| Nov. 2, 2024 |
Johnston picked up an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Florida during Dallas' NHL Global Series game in Finland. - Johnston earned his first point in six games. The 21-year-old has struggled out of the gate after a remarkable 2023-24, where many analysts thought he was often the best Stars player on the ice. He has just one goal and five assists in 11 games. Johnston's shooting rate, which is at an abysmal 4.0 percent, should start to revert to his career norm (14.2 percent), and the points will flow. Stay patient. |
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| Oct. 15, 2024 |
Johnston registered an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sharks. - Johnston stretched his season-opening point streak to four games (one goal, three assists) when he helped out on a Roope Hintz tally late in the second period. In addition to the steady offense, Johnston has six shots on net, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating while seeing time on both the first and third lines at various times. The 21-year-old forward had 65 points in 82 regular-season outings last year, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him come close to a point-per-game pace in 2024-25 given he plays a key role on a team that can produce goals in a variety of ways. |
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| Oct. 13, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Kraken. - Johnston had the Stars' second goal, firing in a shot from the right circle just 13 seconds after Sam Steel put the home team on the board in the first period. The 21-year-old Johnston has a goal, two assists, five shots on net, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over three contests this season. He continues to play key minutes while filling a third-line center role, which isn't a problem on a team as deep as Dallas. |
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| Oct. 10, 2024 |
Johnston (undisclosed), as expected, will be in the lineup to face Nashville on Thursday, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports. - Johnston has yet to miss a game in his NHL career and will continue that streak heading into the 2024-25 campaign. The 21-year-old center looks set for a third-line role versus the Predators but should still see time with the No. 1 power-play unit. As such, Johnston should still offer top-half fantasy value given his offensive upside. |
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| Oct. 7, 2024 |
Johnston, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury, is still expected to suit up versus Nashville on Thursday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports. - Johnston played in all 82 games in each of the previous two seasons, but that record could be in doubt if he suffers a setback ahead of Thursday's Opening Night contest. If he avoids any extended absences, Johnston could challenge his career-high numbers from last season when he set personal bests in goals (32), assists (33) and shots on net (216). |
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| May 31, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 5. - Johnston has scored in three straight games, but the Stars have just three tallies over their last two contests. The 21-year-old is up to 10 goals, six assists, 55 shots on net, 24 hits and a plus-4 rating through 18 playoff appearances. Johnston's steady offense has made him a reliable option in fantasy in this breakout campaign. |
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| May 29, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 4. - Johnston scored for the second game in a row, but instead of being part of a comeback, it was the opening goal in a loss. The center has two goals and two assists over his last three contests, giving him 15 points, 53 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-3 rating through 17 playoff outings. Johnston has shuffled around the lineup at times this postseason, but he's often been at or near the top of the ice time list among Stars forwards. |
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| May 27, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on three shots and blocked three shots in Monday's 5-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3. - The goal was Johnston's first in five games, and he was held off the scoresheet in three of his previous four outings. The center's tally gave the Stars a 3-2 lead in the second period. The 21-year-old is up to eight goals, six assists, 51 shots on net, 21 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 16 playoff appearances. Johnston's strong play all over the ice has carried over from the regular season as he cements his status as one of the Stars' top forwards. |
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| May 25, 2024 |
Johnston logged two assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Oilers in Game 2. - Johnston snapped a three-game skid with helpers on goals by Jamie Benn and Esa Lindell. While his consistency has faded, Johnston is still seeing huge minutes and driving play positively for the Stars. The 21-year-old center is at seven goals, six helpers, 48 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-4 rating over 15 playoff contests. |
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| May 14, 2024 |
Johnston scored two goals on eight shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 4. - Johnston opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal on a rebound in the first period. He added a power-play marker in the second and set up Sam Steel's empty-netter in the third. Johnston had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two games. That hasn't stopped him from looking like a standout for the Stars with seven goals, four assists, 39 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over 11 playoff appearances. If Roope Hintz (upper body) misses time, Johnston could be a natural fit to take his spot on the top line. |
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| May 5, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on four shots and added six hits in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 7. - Johnston capitalized on the Golden Knights botching a clearing attempt, taking the loose puck and scoring at 14:34 of the first period. The 20-year-old center finished the first round with four goals and three assists in seven contests, to go with 27 shots on net, 11 hits and an even plus-minus rating. He's played both as the third-line center and first-line right wing, giving the Stars a couple of roster constructions that work heading into the second round versus the Avalanche. |
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| May 2, 2024 |
Johnston earned a pair of assists in a 3-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 5 on Wednesday. - Johnston has been fantastic in the postseason, racking up three goals and three assists, including two power-play points, in five playoff contests. The 20-year-old center avoided the sophomore slump during the regular season, setting new personal bests in goals (32), assists (33) and shots (216). |
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| April 29, 2024 |
Johnston scored a power-play goal on six shots and went minus-2 in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4. - Johnston has three goals over the last two games to help the Stars bounce back from a 2-0 series deficit. His second-period tally Monday tied the game at 2-2. The 20-year-old has four points, 18 shots on net, four hits and a minus-1 rating through four playoff appearances. He's found instant success since a promotion to the top line, so he'll likely remain there for Wednesday's Game 5. |
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| April 27, 2024 |
Johnston scored two goals on eight shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3. - Johnston opened the scoring in the first period with a backhand tally, then went top shelf at 16:23 of overtime to finish off the Stars' first win of the first-round series. The 20-year-old led the Stars' onslaught with eight shots, double the amount he put up in the first two games of the series. He was moved to the top line Saturday, and given the result, he may stay there moving forward. Johnston has three points, 12 shots, four hits and three blocked shots in the postseason. |
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| April 22, 2024 |
Johnston posted an assist in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1. - Johnston set up Jamie Benn's breakaway tally in the first period. Johnston had six points over 19 playoff outings a year ago, and he built on that experience with 32 goals and 33 helpers over 82 regular-season contests this year. The 20-year-old should continue to provide solid offense from a middle-six role. |
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| April 9, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Sabres. - Johnston has six goals and six helpers over his last eight appearances. His tally in the second period of this contest tied it at 2-2. The 20-year-old center is up to 32 goals, 65 points, 212 shots on net and a plus-15 rating through 79 outings overall. While he remains listed on the third line, his usage and production has made him a de facto top-six forward. |
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| April 7, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on five shots, added two assists, logged two PIM and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Avalanche. - One of Johnston's assists came on the power play. The 20-year-old has racked up five goals and six assists over his last seven contests. Johnston is at 31 goals, 64 points, 209 shots on net and a plus-15 rating through 78 appearances. He's completely avoided a sophomore slump, and it actually looks like he's getting better as the season has progressed. |
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| April 3, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Oilers. - Johnston reached the 30-goal mark on the Stars' third tally, and he helped out on Jamie Benn's goal just a couple of minutes later in the second period. Johnston has four goals and four assists over his last five outings. The 20-year-old has posted 61 points, 201 shots on net and a plus-12 rating through 76 outings overall in an impressive second NHL campaign. |
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| March 30, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Kraken. - Johnston tipped home a Nils Lundkvist shot for the opening goal late in the second period, then set up Roope Hintz's empty-netter in the third. The 20-year-old Johnston ends a fantastic March with 10 goals and six helpers over 13 contests, a surge that has cemented his place as one of the Stars' most important forwards. He's up to 29 tallies, 59 points, 196 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 75 outings. He is the first member of the 2021 draft class to reach 100 career points. |
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| March 26, 2024 |
Johnston scored two goals and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Sharks. - Johnston's first tally was a shorthanded goal, while his other two points came at even strength. He has eight points over his two visits to San Jose this season as he continues to take advantage of a team far down the standings. For the season, the 20-year-old has 28 goals, 57 points (nine on the power play, three shorthanded), 188 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 73 appearances. |
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| March 24, 2024 |
Johnston registered an assist and four shots on goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes. - Johnston entered Sunday with no points over the last two games, the first time in a month he'd gone multiple contests without a point. The 20-year-old kept the drought from extending by setting up a Jamie Benn tally in the first period. Through 10 contests in March, Johnston produced seven goals and four assists while logging middle-six minutes. He's at 54 points, 185 shots on net, 45 hits, 32 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 72 appearances this season. |
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| March 17, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings. - Johnston's goal streak is up to four games, and he has 10 points over his last six outings. The 20-year-old stretched the Stars' lead to 3-0 with his first-period tally. He's at 26 goals, 53 points, 178 shots on net, 41 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 69 contests in a third-line role, though he's produced more like a top-six forward in the Stars' balanced offense. |
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| March 14, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on six shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Devils. - Johnston tallied just 15 seconds into the game. That was his sixth goal in five games, and he's added three assists in that span. The 20-year-old has 25 goals this season, surpassing his total from last year, and he's added 27 assists, 177 shots on net, 40 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 68 appearances. |
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| March 13, 2024 |
Johnston tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers. - Johnston set up Joe Pavelski's opening marker 3:53 into the first period before extending Dallas' lead to 3-0 in the second, tipping a Mason Marchment shot past Sergei Bobrovsky. The 20-year-old Johnston has been red hot recently, tallying five goals and eight points in his last four contests. He's up to 24 goals, matching his total from 2022-23, and 51 points through 67 games this season. |
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| March 9, 2024 |
Johnston scored a power-play goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings. - Johnston gave the Stars some breathing room with his third-period tally. The 20-year-old has been a point-per-game player since the All-Star break with nine goals and eight assists over 17 contests in that span, though nine of those points have come in two games. For the season, he has 23 tallies, 49 points, 169 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 66 appearances. |
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| March 6, 2024 |
Johnston recorded a hat trick, two assists, six shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime win over the Sharks. - Over the last 11 games, Johnston has 15 points, though nine of those points have come in the two contests at the ends of that sample. Tuesday's effort was a step up for the 20-year-old, who earned his first hat trick and put the Stars on his back to erase a three-goal deficit. He's up to 22 tallies, 48 points, 161 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 64 outings overall. |
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| March 1, 2024 |
Johnston posted an assist and five shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets. - Johnston once again set up a Logan Stankoven tally in the first period. The 20-year-old Johnston has had no problem serving as playmaker for his teammate's immediate success at the NHL level. Johnston has a point in four straight games and finished February with five goals and six helpers over 13 appearances. For the season, he's at 43 points, 150 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 62 games. |
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| Feb. 27, 2024 |
Johnston notched an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche. - Johnston set up a Logan Stankoven tally a minute into the game. That's the second game in a row the two young forwards have connected for a goal. Johnston has a career-high 42 points through 61 outings in his sophomore season, and he's added 145 shots on net and 28 PIM while seeing mainly third-line minutes. |
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| Feb. 26, 2024 |
Johnston notched an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders. - Johnston set up fellow youngster Logan Stankoven's first NHL goal at 18:17 of the second period. It's a glimpse into the future for the Stars, though Johnston is already an established key part of the NHL roster. The 20-year-old has nine points through 11 outings in February and has matched his rookie-year production with 41 points through 60 appearances. Johnston has added 141 shots on net and a plus-1 rating this season while filling a middle-six role. |
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| Feb. 25, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal and blocked three shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes. - Johnston had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two games. He bounced back with a go-ahead goal in the second period that stood as the game-winner, his second such goal this season. The 20-year-old is up to 19 tallies, 40 points, 139 shots on net, 37 hits and a plus-1 rating over 59 outings. His numbers are pretty close to what he did over all of 2022-23 -- he needs just two more points to eclipse his total from last year. |
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| Feb. 19, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on eight shots and added three hits in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Bruins. - Johnston saw a season-high 22:11 of ice time with Matt Duchene (lower body) a late scratch. The tally was Johnston's sixth point over the last three contests. The second-year center is up to 18 goals, 39 points, 134 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 56 appearances. He's been playing like a top-six forward despite a third-line assignment, and if Duchene misses additional time, Johnston could be one of the players to benefit. |
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| Feb. 18, 2024 |
Johnston posted a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers. - Johnston has six points over his last six games, though that production is propped up by a four-point effort versus the Predators on Thursday. Nonetheless, the second-year forward has been steady regardless of if he's on the top line or seeing middle-six minutes. He's up to 38 points, 126 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 55 contests, and he should have no trouble topping his 41-point effort from his rookie season. |
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| Feb. 15, 2024 |
Johnston picked up two goals and two assists in a 9-2 win over Nashville on Saturday. - It was Johnston's goal at the end of the first period that finally ended the night for Juuse Saros. Johnston shoveled the puck into the net on a goal-mouth scramble and that was it for the starting netminder. It did not get much better for backup Kevin Lankinen in relief as the Stars pounded home five more goals, including two helpers and a power-play marker for Johnston. The 20-year old center is really starting to put together a fine season of his young career, reaching his 10th multi-point night of the year and his first ever four-point night. Johnston now has 17 goals on the season and is looking to best the 24 he achieved in 2022-23. |
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| Feb. 7, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Maple Leafs. - Johnston brought the Stars within a goal with 1:25 left in the third period, but they couldn't find an equalizer. The 20-year-old has scored in two of his last three games and has five goals and 10 points over his last 10 outings. On the season, he's at 15 goals, 33 points, 116 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 51 appearances. Johnston remains a solid fantasy play as long as he's on the top line. |
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| Jan. 28, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Capitals. - Johnston enters the Stars' bye week on a heater, with four goals and five assists over his last nine games. The 20-year-old has improved after moving to a line with Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz. Johnston is up to 14 goals, 18 assists, 110 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 49 contests, offering steady secondary offense in standard fantasy formats. |
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| Jan. 24, 2024 |
Johnston notched three assists while adding four shots on net, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Red Wings. - The 20-year-old had the assist equivalent of a natural hat trick, helping to set up three straight Dallas tallies in the second period. Johnston has come to life on the Stars' top line alongside Roope Hintz, recording three multi-point performances in the last five games. On the season, Johnston has 13 goals and 31 points in 47 contests, but the 2021 first-round pick has the talent to find another gear if he sticks in this role. |
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| Jan. 21, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-3 and blocked two shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Devils. - Johnston seems to be settling in well as the first-line right wing -- he has a pair of multi-point efforts over the last three games. The natural center has actually taken some pressure off of Roope Hintz, who had two faceoffs compared to Johnston's 11 in Saturday's game. Johnston is up to 13 tallies, 15 helpers, 96 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 45 appearances this season, a stronger pace than he had in a 41-point rookie campaign a year ago. |
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| Jan. 16, 2024 |
Johnston notched a goal and an assist during Tuesday's win over Los Angeles. - Johnston is such a consistent player for the Stars and he has been rewarded with playing time and production. He was moved up to the first line with Roope Hintz and Jason Robertson and ended up with a goal and an assist on the night. The 20-year old is already on pace to surpass the 41 points from his rookie year, so being moved up to the first line should help him easily outpace that. Fantasy managers may want to consider placing him in their lineup. |
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| Jan. 12, 2024 |
Johnston scored a goal in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Predators. - Johnston snapped a four-game dry spell with the goal. The 20-year-old has two goals and six assists over 20 games since the start of December. It's a rough patch, but he remains firmly in a middle-six role for a balanced offense, so he can still generate fantasy value. Johnston is at 11 goals, 24 points, 88 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 41 appearances this season, putting him on pace for 48 points in a full campaign. |
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| Jan. 3, 2024 |
Johnston delivered a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens. - It's the 20-year-old center's first tally, and first multi-point performance, since he potted two goals against Calgary on Nov. 24. Since then, Johnston had managed only five helpers in his prior 16 games before Tuesday's outburst. He's still a big part of Dallas' future though, and the 2021 first-round pick is on pace for his first 50-point campaign with 23 points (10 goals, 13 assists) through 36 contests. |
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| Dec. 29, 2023 |
Johnston logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blackhawks. - Johnston set up Jamie Benn's third-period marker to give the Stars a 4-2 lead. It's been a rough December for Johnston, who has just five assists over 13 contests this month. His goal drought is at 15 games, but he's seen steady middle-six usage amid the slump. Overall, the 20-year-old center is at 21 points, 77 shots on net, 18 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 34 appearances. It's a stretch to say he's in a sophomore slump, but the lack of scoring won't make him appealing in redraft formats. |
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| Dec. 22, 2023 |
Johnston recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks. - Johnston had the secondary assist on Matt Duchene's tally in overtime. The 20-year-old Johnston has hit a rough patch on offense, recording four assists, 19 shots on net and a minus-5 rating over his last 12 outings. For the season, he's up to 20 points, 68 shots, 16 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 31 appearances in a middle-six role. |
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| Dec. 15, 2023 |
Johnston provided an assist and added two PIM in Friday's 5-4 win over the Senators. - Johnston set up Miro Heiskanen on the game-tying goal in the third period. This was Johnston's third assist during his ongoing nine-game goal drought. The 20-year-old center has seen steady middle-six minutes despite the reduced offense. He's at 19 points, 64 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 28 outings this season. |
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| Dec. 6, 2023 |
Johnston recorded an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Panthers. - Johnston has two assists over his first three games in December. The center was solid with nine points across 14 contests in November while filling a middle-six role. Johnston is up to nine goals, nine helpers, 59 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 24 outings this season. The 20-year-old shot 15.0 percent last season as a rookie and is shooting 15.3 percent in 2023-24, so this pace is likely sustainable. |
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| Dec. 2, 2023 |
Johnston logged an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Lightning. - Johnston's offense continues to come in bursts -- he's produced five multi-point efforts this year, but he's yet to get on the scoresheet more than two games in a row. He's also had just one drought of three contests. The 20-year-old center has picked up nine goals, eight assists, 53 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 22 appearances. A little more consistency would be helpful, but he remains on the Stars' third line with Jamie Benn, so high-quality scoring chances could be tough to find. |
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| Nov. 24, 2023 |
Johnston scored a pair of goals on four shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Flames. - Johnston tallied 1:13 into the game to open the scoring and added a second goal in the middle frame. The second-year center has picked up five goals and three assists over his last seven appearances. For the season, he's at nine tallies, seven helpers, 49 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 19 contests. He had 41 points in 82 contests as a rookie last year, but it seems like a stretch to think he can sustain his current pace over a full campaign. |
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| Nov. 21, 2023 |
Johnston produced a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers. - Johnston had gone minus-4 over his previous two games, prompting a lineup shuffle for the Stars. The 20-year-old responded with the primary assist on Mason Marchment's power-play marker that put the Stars ahead 3-2 in the third period. Johnston is up to 14 points, 41 shots on net and 12 PIM through 17 outings this season, but he hasn't gotten on the scoresheet more than two games in a row. |
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| Nov. 12, 2023 |
Johnston scored a shorthanded goal and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Jets. - The 20-year-old stole the puck at the Winnipeg blue line early in the second period with an aggressive forecheck before beating Connor Hellebuyck on the short side, giving the Stars a 2-0 lead. Johnston then helped set up Matt Duchene for the eventual game-winner later in the frame. The 2021 first-round pick has had a strong start to his sophomore NHL campaign, racking up five goals and 10 points in 13 games, and there's room for further growth in his numbers as his role increases -- Saturday's helper was his first point of the season on the power play. |
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| Nov. 6, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins. - Johnston got the Stars on the board at 5:09 of the third period. The 20-year-old had gone three games without a point to open November after posting seven points in as many outings in October. He's still young and in a middle-six role, so there's some ups and downs to be expected. The center has four goals, four helpers, 26 shots on net, eight blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 11 appearances this season. |
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| Oct. 30, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal with an assist in Monday's 5-3 win against the Blue Jackets. - Johnston deposited one into the empty net at 16:21 of the third period to make it 5-2, and he chipped in with the primary assist on Evgenii Dadonov's game-winning goal earlier in the final frame. Johnston also posted a plus-2 rating, two shots on goal, a blocked shot and a hit. Johnston has lit the lamp in three of his past four games, collecting six points with a plus-4 rating during that span. |
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| Oct. 25, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal on two shots and added four PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Penguins. - Despite the trips to the sin bin, Johnston led Dallas forwards with 17:25 of ice time, 1:26 more than Matt Duchene. Johnston is showing no signs of a sophomore slump, registering two goals, three assists, 11 shots on net, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over five contests. He should continue to see time on the second line and second power-play unit. |
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| Oct. 22, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal on two shots, added two assists and blocked three shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Flyers. - Johnston opened the scoring in the first period on a feed from Jamie Benn, then returned the favor in the third. The Stars couldn't hold the 4-2 lead Benn's goal created, but Johnston was again there to help in overtime when he set up a Joe Pavelski tally. The 20-year-old Johnston now has four points, nine shots on net and five blocked shots through four contests while averaging 18:11 of ice time per game, up from 15:29 as a rookie last year. |
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| Oct. 12, 2023 |
Johnston (upper body) will play in Thursday's game versus the Blues, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports. - Johnston was limited in practice earlier in the week, but moved to full-contact status Tuesday. The 20-year-old center is set to work with Jamie Benn and Ty Dellandrea on the third line. Johnston should also see power-play time to begin his second NHL campaign after posting 24 goals and 17 assists in 82 games as a rookie last season. |
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| Oct. 10, 2023 |
Johnston (upper body) practiced in a regular jersey Tuesday, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports. - Johnston is still working his way back from an upper-body injury sustained in the preseason. The 20-year-old center seems to be on the more favorable side of day-to-day in regards to his ability to suit up for the Stars' season opener Thursday versus the Blues. |
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| Oct. 5, 2023 |
Johnston (upper body) recently underwent a non-surgical procedure and is expected to skate over the weekend, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports. - This effectively rules Johnston out of the Stars' final two preseason games. The 20-year-old's return to the ice bodes well for his Opening Night availability next Thursday versus the Blues. Once healthy, Johnston figures to play in a middle-six role with some power-play time in 2023-24. |
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| Oct. 3, 2023 |
Johnston (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's preseason contest against Colorado, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports. - Johnston has been dealing with a "bit of tweak," according to coach Pete DeBoer. Despite Johnston suffering a slight setback in his recovery, DeBoer said the issue is "nothing major or concerning." Johnston racked up 24 goals and 41 points in 82 games during his rookie campaign in 2022-23. Consider him day-to-day for now. |
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| May 15, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Monday's 2-1 win over the Kraken in Game 7. - Johnston caught the Kraken napping, beating them to a loose puck and then roofing a shot off Philipp Grubauer's shoulder and into the net. It was the series-clinching tally for the Stars, and it came just a day after Johnston turned 20 years old. The rookie center has four goals, two assists, 34 shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-1 rating through 13 playoff appearances while filling a middle-six role. |
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| May 11, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal on his sole shot Thursday as the Stars drove to a 5-2 victory over the 'Canes. - Johnston didn't get a lot of attention during the regular season despite scoring 24 goals and 41 points as a 19-year-old. In the postseason, he has had something of a coming-out party. He has been a problem for opposing teams most nights, even if it's not always showing up on the scoresheet. Despite strong play, he has just three goals and five points through 11 games. He's an exciting depth option, but the results have not been consistent. |
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| May 4, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kraken in Game 2. - Johnston opened the scoring at 3:43 of the second period, and he had a shot later in the frame that led to a Joe Pavelski goal. Through eight playoff contests, Johnston has two goals, two assists, 27 shots on net, nine hits and a plus-1 rating. He remains a key part of the Stars' depth -- he's unlikely to put up massive numbers, but he should contribute on occasion. |
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| April 28, 2023 |
Johnston found the back of the net in Dallas' 4-1 victory over Minnesota in Game 6 on Friday. - Johnston entered the action with just one point (an assist) in five playoff contests this year. The 19-year-old rookie picked an opportune time for his first career goal though. The tally came midway through the second period to put Dallas ahead 2-0, and it proved to be the series-clinching marker. During the regular season, Johnston had 24 goals and 41 points in 82 outings. |
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| April 19, 2023 |
Johnston logged two assists, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Wild in Game 2. - Johnston had a hand in both of Evgenii Dadonov's second-period tallies. The two helpers were Johnston's first career playoff points, though it's safe to assume the 19-year-old will contribute at least some offense. He was strong this season with 24 goals, 17 assists and 160 shots on net over 82 regular-season contests. |
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| April 13, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal on his only shot in a 1-0 win over St. Louis on Thursday. - Johnston scored the game's only goal early in the third period, finding himself in perfect position for a rebound before putting the puck in an open net. The 19-year-old Johnston finishes the regular season with points in three straight games, including three goals in his last two contests. He wraps up an impressive rookie campaign with 24 goals and 41 points while playing in all 82 games. |
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| April 12, 2023 |
Johnston scored two goals on five shots, including a power-play goal, in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Blues. - Johnston came in on a nine-game goal drought following a five-game goal streak, but the rookie found his groove in this one. In addition to producing just his second multi-point effort of 2023, Johnston recorded his first career multi-goal game and tied his career high in shots. The 19-year-old center will be relied upon for depth scoring in the playoffs, which Dallas will embark on after Thursday's regular season finale against these same Blues. |
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| April 11, 2023 |
Johnston notched an assist in Monday's 6-1 win over the Red Wings. - Johnston has a helper in two of the last three contests since he snapped a six-game drought. The rookie center has impressed in middle-six minutes this season, racking up 21 goals, 17 helpers, 154 shots on net and a plus-4 rating. He should continue to be a key part of the Stars' scoring depth heading into the postseason. |
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| April 7, 2023 |
Johnston notched an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Flyers. - The helper snapped a six-game point drought for Johnston, who had scored in five straight games prior to the slump. The 19-year-old center has put together a solid second half of the season despite the recent dry spell. Overall, he has 21 goals, 16 helpers, 152 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 78 appearances. |
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| March 21, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal on five shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kraken. - Johnston has taken over the rookie goals lead by scoring in five straight games. The 19-year-old is up to 21 tallies, 36 points, 141 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 71 contests in an impressive freshman campaign. The late surge could help him generate some buzz for the Calder Trophy, but Matty Beniers (49 points) remains the rookie scoring leader and the favorite to take home the hardware at the end of the season. |
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| March 18, 2023 |
Johnston provided a goal in Dallas' 6-5 overtime victory over Calgary on Saturday. - Johnston extended his goal-scoring streak to four games when he put Dallas up 3-1 with his marker late in the first period. He has to 20 goals and 35 points in 70 outings this season. Johnston is the first rookie to reach the 20-goal milestone in 2022-23. |
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| March 16, 2023 |
Johnston found the back of the net in Dallas' 4-1 loss to Edmonton on Thursday. - Johnston has been red hot lately, providing six goals and 10 points over his last 11 contests. His latest marker reduced Edmonton's lead to 2-1 midway through the third period, but Dallas wasn't able to close the gap any further. Through 69 games this season, Johnston has contributed 19 goals and 34 points. |
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| March 13, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Kraken. - Johnston has often been consistent but rarely explosive on offense. This was his first multi-point effort since Dec. 29, but he had five goals and eight helpers in the 29 games in between. He set up Evgenii Dadonov on the opening goal before his linemate returned the favor on the Stars' fourth tally. Johnston is up to 17 goals, 32 points, 127 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 67 appearances as a rookie. |
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| March 10, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal on three shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 10-4 win over the Sabres. - Johnston saw a five-game point streak end Monday versus the Flames, but he hasn't gone more than two games without a point since mid-January. The 19-year-old continues to chip in regularly on offense with eight points over 14 games since the All-Star break. For the season, he has 16 tallies, 14 helpers, 125 shots on net and a plus-9 rating in 65 contests. |
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| March 4, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Avalanche. - Johnston's unassisted goal at 4:15 of the third period gave the Stars a 6-1 lead. The 19-year-old has a pair of goals and three assists during his five-game point streak, which has cemented him as a steady depth scorer in a balanced offense. He's up to 15 tallies, 14 assists, 119 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 63 outings. He led all Stars forwards with 17:53 of ice time Saturday, though the blowout nature of the win likely led to head coach Pete DeBoer resting some of his top guys late in the contest. |
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| March 2, 2023 |
Johnston put up a power-play assist, four shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes. - Johnston has a goal and two helpers during his three-game point streak. The three hits he doled out Wednesday also marked a career high in a single game. The 19-year-old center is up to 27 points (six on the power play), 116 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 61 appearances. |
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| Feb. 27, 2023 |
Johnston logged an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks. - Johnston set up Evgenii Dadonov's tally in the second period. While the Stars have struggled in February, Johnston has held his own with a goal and three assists through nine games this month. The rookie center is up to 26 points, 112 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 60 appearances this season. |
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| Feb. 25, 2023 |
Johnston scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Golden Knights. - Michael Amadio opened the scoring in the second period, but Johnston answered just a couple of minutes later. The tally snapped Johnston's eight-game goal drought -- in that span, he had three assists and 15 shots on net. The 19-year-old center is up to 14 goals, 25 points, 110 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 59 contests in his rookie year. |
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| Feb. 8, 2023 |
Johnston logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Wild. - Johnston has gotten on the scoresheet in five of his last seven contests, posting two goals and three assists in that span. The 19-year-old's helper on Jamie Benn's goal Wednesday was the former's 10th assist of the season. Johnston has 23 points, 98 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 53 appearances as a rookie. |
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| Jan. 27, 2023 |
Johnston notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Devils. - Johnston has turned it up a bit on offense with two goals and two helpers over his last five contests. The 19-year-old assisted on a goal by linemate Ty Dellandrea in the first period of Friday's game. For the season, Johnston has 22 points, 94 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 51 outings while earning middle-six minutes. |
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| Jan. 25, 2023 |
Johnston scored in a 3-2 overtime loss to Carolina on Wednesday. - Johnston found the back of the net at 10:59 of the first period to tie the game at 1-1. He has 13 goals and 21 points in 50 contests in 2022-23. After being held to an assist over nine games from Dec. 31-Jan. 18, Johnston has provided a point in three of his last four contests. |
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| Jan. 21, 2023 |
Johnston found the back of the net in Dallas' 4-0 win against Arizona on Saturday. - Johnston's marker came at 14:32 of the second period and put Dallas up 4-0. It was his 12th goal and 20th point in 48 games this season. Johnston was limited to two assists over his previous 10 contests. |
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| Jan. 20, 2023 |
Johnston notched an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Kings. - Johnston hasn't done much in January, logging two assists and a plus-4 rating through nine contests this month. He's seen 15:48 of ice time per game this month compared to 14:47 per game on the season, but the extra time hasn't increased his scoring contributions. The 19-year-old is still holding his own well at the NHL level with 11 goals, eight helpers, 82 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 47 appearances -- he's yet to sit out a game. |
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| Jan. 8, 2023 |
Johnston logged a power-play assist in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Panthers. - Johnston set up Nils Lundkvist's tally in the second period. With four goals and two helpers over his last nine games, Johnston continues to be a steady middle-six scorer as a rookie. He's earned three power-play points in that span, and five of his 18 points on the campaign have come with the man advantage. The 19-year-old has added 74 shots on net, 14 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 41 appearances. |
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| Dec. 29, 2022 |
Johnston provided a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win against Minnesota on Thursday. - Johnston's helper came on a Dallas power play, and his goal at 3:29 of the third period was the game-winner. The 19-year-old has 11 goals and 17 points in 37 contests this season. He's on a roll, contributing four goals and five points in his last five games. |
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| Dec. 23, 2022 |
Johnston scored what proved to be the game-winning tally during Friday's 4-2 victory over the visiting Canadiens. - Johnston, who has scored in three consecutive contests, completed the Stars' comeback from a 2-0 deficit by converting on a third-period power play. At 19 years, 233 days, Johnston became the youngest skater in Stars history, dating back to 1993, to score in three straight games. With 10 goals and five assists, Johnston, who added three shots Friday, ranks among the NHL's top rookie scorers. |
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| Dec. 22, 2022 |
Johnston scored a goal on two shots during a 6-3 loss to the visiting Oilers on Wednesday. - Johnston, who has scored in consecutive contests for the second time in his 34-game career, gave the Stars a 2-1, second-period lead by converting a neutral-zone stretch pass from Mason Marchment. The 2021 first-round draft pick has endured goalless skids of at least eight games twice this season. The rookie's two recent tallies are the lone points he has produced in seven appearances. |
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| Dec. 19, 2022 |
Johnston scored his eighth goal of the season in Monday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets. - He opened the scoring early in the second period by banging a rebound past Daniil Tarasov. Johnston's role on the third line limits his fantasy ceiling, but the teenage rookie is seeing occasional power-play time and has flashed his upside with three goals and six points in the last 11 games. |
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| Dec. 8, 2022 |
Johnston produced two assists and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators. - Johnston set up Miro Heiskanen's end-to-end rush for the Stars' second goal. In overtime, it was a more active play for Johnston, who stole the puck from a Senator and fed Tyler Seguin wide open in front of the net for the game-winning tally. While many of the world's top 19-and-under players will be heading to the World Junior Championship later this month, Johnston's strong play for the Stars will likely keep him in the NHL. He has three goals and three helpers over his last seven outings, and he's up to 12 points, 52 shots and a minus-2 rating in 27 contests overall. |
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| Dec. 2, 2022 |
Johnston scored a goal on five shots in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Ducks. - Jason Robertson's hat trick stole the show, but Johnston contributed the last goal of the game on a feed from Jani Hakanpaa. With three goals and an assist over the last four games, Johnston is thriving on the third line. The 19-year-old center has seven goals, three assists, 46 shots and 10 PIM through 24 outings as a rookie. He's definitely one to deploy in dynasty formats, though his offense isn't quite strong enough to help in standard redraft leagues. |
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| Nov. 28, 2022 |
Johnston scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-1 win over the Blues. - Johnston opened the scoring in the second period and set up a Ty Dellandrea goal in the third. The tally was Johnston's second in the last three games. The 19-year-old center is up to six goals, three assists, 41 shots on net and a minus-1 rating in 23 contests while serving in a key depth role on the third line. Two of his nine points have come on the power play. |
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| Nov. 25, 2022 |
Johnston scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Jets. - The goal was johnston's first since Nov. 3 -- he was limited to one assist in nine games in that span. The 19-year-old continues to look NHL-caliber in a third-line role, but there will be some ebbs and flows to his offense. He's produced five goals, two assists, 35 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 21 contests as a rookie. |
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| Nov. 18, 2022 |
Johnston notched an assist in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Panthers. - Johnston ended a five-game point drought when he helped out on Jamie Benn's first-period marker. As a 19-year-old rookie, there's some bumps in the road to be expected for Johnston. He's collected four goals, two assists, 26 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 17 contests, with two of his six points coming on the power play. |
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| Nov. 3, 2022 |
Johnston scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Coyotes. - Johnston ended a three-game drought with his first-period tally. The 19-year-old looks set to stay in the NHL for the bulk of the season -- his entry-level contract is now active since he's exceeded nine games. The rookie has four goals, one helper, 15 shots on net, seven blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating while playing mainly on the third line alongside captain Jamie Benn. |
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| Oct. 28, 2022 |
Johnston registered one shot during a 2-0 victory over the Capitals on Thursday. - Johnston was denied on his only attempt against goalie Darcy Kuemper. The rookie third-line center had connected during his previous two outings. At 19 years and 164 days old, Johnston became the franchise's third youngest skater to notch goals during consecutive games since 1993. |
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| Oct. 25, 2022 |
Johnston scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins. - Johnston has scored in consecutive contests as he continues to make a strong case to stay in the NHL this year. The 19-year-old's tally was all the Stars could put past Bruins goal Linus Ullmark in Tuesday's contest. Through seven games, Johnston has three goals, one helper, nine shots on net, five blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating while working mainly on the third line. |
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| Oct. 24, 2022 |
Johnston scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Senators. - While it didn't impact the end result, Johnston was able to net his second goal in six NHL contests. The 19-year-old center has added an assist, eight shots on net, five blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating while logging third-line minutes. General manager Jim Nill said earlier Monday that the Stars will continue to monitor Johnston's performance, but it "looks like he's earned a spot" on the NHL roster for the season, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports. He can play in three more games before the first year of his entry-level contract would kick in, and it appears that will happen this season barring a drastic change. |
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| Oct. 21, 2022 |
Johnston produced a power-play assist and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs. - The 19-year-old saw his ice time plummet to 9:18 in this close contest. He still saw some usage in the third period, as he had the secondary helper on a Tyler Seguin tally that tied the game at 2-2 following a lone review for potential goaltender interference. Through four games, Johnston has two power-play points, four shots on net, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. There will be some growing pains as he adjusts to the NHL, but he's put in a solid audition to stick with the Stars in 2022-23. |
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| Oct. 14, 2022 |
Johnston scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Predators. - Johnston logged 13:33 of ice time in his NHL debut, and he also contributed the Stars' fourth goal. A first-round pick from 2021, Johnston has a chance to stick with the Stars if he impresses this year. His first look in a regular-season game came as a third-line center between Jamie Benn and Denis Gurianov -- that stretches the Stars' scoring potential across three lines. Johnston is an easy hold in dynasty and keeper formats, but redraft managers may want to see a little bit more before picking him up. |
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