Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson: Expected to play Thursday
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Johnson (eye) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against the Devils, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Johnson took a stick to the face Sunday against the Hurricanes and sat out Tuesday against the Lightning, but he should be able to return following a one-game absence. Over 18 appearances this year, he's logged an assist, 12 blocked shots, nine hits and a minus-4 rating while averaging 13:32 of ice time. Dante Fabbro (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's matchup, but Jordan Harris will likely be pushed out of the lineup if Fabbro is also able to suit up against the Devils.
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Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson: Not playing Tuesday
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Johnson (eye) won't play Tuesday against the Lightning, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Johnson departed Sunday's game against the Hurricanes after taking a stick to the face in the opening frame. The left-shot blueliner will be replaced in the lineup Tuesday by Jordan Harris.
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Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson: Losing playing time
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Johnson sat out for the fifth time in six games in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.
While trade rumors swirl around prospect defenseman David Jiricek, who is in AHL Cleveland, Johnson hasn't been able to claim a regular role with the NHL club. Jake Christiansen and Jordan Harris have held down the third pairing since Dante Fabbro was plucked off waivers from Nashville. Johnson has one assist, eight shots on net, nine hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 15 appearances this season. The 37-year-old doesn't need to be tracked in fantasy, as he's unlikely to produce enough offense to help.
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Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson: Puts up helper
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Johnson managed an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators.
The assist was Johnson's first point in six outings this season. He's played exclusively on the third pairing when he suits up, though he may eventually feel some pressure from David Jiricek for a spot in the lineup. Johnson has added two shots on goal, six hits, four blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating. He won't make enough of an impact for fantasy.
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Blue Jackets' Jack Johnson: Returning to Columbus
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Johnson signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Johnson had a seven-year stint with the Blue Jackets earlier in his career, which accounted for most of his most successful seasons. At 37 years old, it's unlikely he returns to his former glory on offense. Instead, Johnson will likely serve as a veteran leader for the Blue Jackets' young roster, and he's expected to fill a third-pairing role.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Bags apple in overtime win
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Johnson dished an assist and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.
Johnson snapped a six-point drought with the assist on the first of Sean Walker's two goals in the game. The 37-year-old Johnson is seeing steady usage on the Avalanche's third pairing this season. He's up to 15 points, 61 shots on net, 65 hits, 79 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating through 66 appearances. Johnson could reach the 20-point plateau this campaign for the first time since 2016-17.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Practices Monday
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Johnson (illness) took part in practice Monday after skipping Sunday's session, according to Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.
Johnson appears to be on track to play Tuesday against Calgary. He has supplied 14 points, 60 shots on goal, 78 blocked shots and 63 hits across 63 appearances this season.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Absent from practice
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Johnson didn't practice Sunday because of an illness, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Johnson will accompany the Avalanche on the team's upcoming four-game road trip, so he might be ready to play Tuesday versus Calgary. He has earned three goals, 14 points, 78 blocked shots and 63 hits across 63 appearances this season. If Johnson can't play against the Flames, Caleb Jones could draw into the lineup.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Sets up GWG
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Johnson had an assist, two blocks and three hits in Thursday's 5-0 win over Chicago.
Johnson forced a giveaway in the Avalanche's zone to lead a 2-on-1 that ended with Zach Parise scoring Colorado's first goal. Johnson's been uncharacteristically involved on offense of late, posting a goal and four assists over the last six games. His 14 points are the most for Johnson since 2016-17 when he recorded 32 as a member of the Blue Jackets.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Slips another assist
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Johnson had an assist and one hit in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to Detroit.
Johnson had the secondary helper on Nathan MacKinnon's tally and extended a rare scoring streak to three games. Johnson has a goal and three assists during his streak, which accounts for four of his 13 points this season.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Adds assist in victory
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Johnson recorded an assist, two blocks and two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Vancouver.
Johnson's shot attempt was off the mark, but the puck bounced off the back boards and Ryan Johansen was in position to backhand it in for Colorado's first goal. It was the third point in two games for Johnson, who is not known for his offense. He's up to 12 points over 55 games, the most he's had since 2018-19.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: One of each in win
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Johnson logged a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-3 win over Arizona.
He added one shot on net and two blocked shots over 12:37 of ice time. Johnson showed off rarely seen offense, which included a second-period tally where he attacked from the blue line and beat Karel Vejmelka to the far side for his third goal of the season. The two-point offensive explosion snapped a 14-game pointless drought for the 37-year-old Johnson.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Scratched Tuesday
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Johnson was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's loss to the Devils.
The Avalanche called up Sam Malinski on Monday to join them on a post-break road trip. He didn't play in a loss to the Rangers on Monday but he was in the lineup against New Jersey. Rotating Johnson and Malinski appears to be the plan down the stretch, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now. The 6-foot-1, 227-pound Johnson is expected to play against the heavier teams. When the Avs aren't expecting a physical game, Malinski may get the call.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Back in action
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Johnson had two shots on net, two blocks and two hits over 16:52 of ice time in Friday's 5-1 win over Los Angeles.
Johnson returned to action after sitting out Wednesday with what Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now described as a nagging lower-body injury. He replaced Sam Malinski on the blue line.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Good to go Friday
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Johnson (undisclosed) will be in Friday's lineup against the Kings, per the NHL's media site.
Johnson missed Wednesday's game against Washington but will no longer be sidelined. Wednesday's contest was his first absence of the 2023-24 campaign. The veteran blueliner has nine points in 47 games this season.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Sitting out Wednesday
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Johnson will be held out of Wednesday's matchup with Washington due to a nagging undisclosed injury, Marc Moser of Altitude Sports 950 reports.
Johnson previously missed time with a lower-body injury but it's not clear if this persistent problem is related. With the 37-year-old veteran coming out of the lineup, a healthy Bowen Byram (lower body) will play for the first time since Jan. 4 against Dallas. Johnson's lack of offensive upside figures to keep him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Good to go Monday
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Johnson (lower body) will suit up for Monday's tilt against the Canadiens, per the NHL's media site.
Johnson was injured Saturday against Toronto but won't be forced to miss any additional time. The veteran blueliner has two goals and nine points while averaging 14:50 of ice time through 43 games.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Hurt in Saturday's game
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Johnson (lower body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
Johnson was missing from the Avalanche's bench during the third period. With injuries piling up around the lineup for the team, a recall from AHL Colorado may be in order soon. Valeri Nichushkin (illness) was out Saturday, so the Avalanche dressed eight defensemen, which should allow them to at least weather Johnson's potential absence.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Records two-pointer in win
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Johnson had two assists, five blocks and four penalty minutes over 15:50 of ice time in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.
He had a hand in Nathan MacKinnon's first-period tally, then Johnson's third-period shot was deflected in by Jonathan Drouin to cut Dallas' lead to 4-3. It was the second two-point night of the season for the 36-year-old Johnson, who was nine points through 39 games overall.
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Avalanche's Jack Johnson: Sets up game-winner
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Johnson managed an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
Johnson snapped a six-game point drought when he set up Valeri Nichushkin on the game-winning goal late in the third period. With three points over his last nine outings, Johnson remains just an occasional contributor on the scoresheet. The veteran defenseman is up to seven points, 41 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 24 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 37 appearances this season. He plays exclusively in a third-pairing role.
