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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Two assists in shootout win
Kent 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 Columbus Blue Jackets' offense to the next level.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Offensive outburst in return
Kent Johnson (shoulder) scored twice Thursday in a 7-6 overtime win over the Lightning. One of the goals came on the power play and the other came shorthanded.Johnson became the eighth player in Columbus Blue Jackets history to score a short-handed and a power-play goal in the same game. He had missed 14 games with his shoulder injury. Johnson is a smart pick-up off the wire, as he has immense talent, and the Blue Jackets are playing well in their last four games. They have three wins and have scored 18 goals in those victories. Anyone with skill who rides shotgun with Adam Fantilli is an important fantasy option.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Activated from injured reserve
The Columbus Blue Jackets activated Kent 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 the second unit as he is eased back into the lineup.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Likely available for Thursday
Kent 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 against the Sabres. He was red hot before the injury, starting the campaign with two goals and five points across four appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Nearing return
According to Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets' official site, Kent 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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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: At practice Thursday
Kent 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 Columbus Blue Jackets. Look for Johnson to have a top-six role upon his return.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Moves to IR
Kent 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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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Skating Monday
Kent Johnson (shoulder) skated after Columbus' main practice Monday, Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus 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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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Surgery not needed
Per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Kent Johnson will not require surgery on his left shoulder, general manager Don Waddell said Friday.Johnson was injured Oct. 17 versus the Sabres. The Columbus Blue Jackets' medical staff thinks 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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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Not a short-term injury
Per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Kent 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.
Kent Johnson
#91 LW / Columbus Blue Jackets / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 167 lb Age: 22 College: NoneFantasy Points by Week
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