Johnson allowed three goals on 21 shots in the Islanders loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday. With Jaroslav Halak on IR with a lower-body injury, it should be Johnson tonight in Buffalo. He hasn’t has a great season, but he draws a strong spot-start matchup tonight and is worth consideration.
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Johnson surrendered five goals on 30 shots in the Islanders loss to the Wild back on December 9th. Jaroslav Halak started the last five games, but it will be Johnson tonight vs. the Habs. Johnson is 5-4-0 with a 3.59 GAA and .868 SV% on the year, so spot-starting him vs. Montreal would be risky.
Halak was scheduled to start tonight, but he will serve as Johnson’s backup because he is dealing with a “minor” upper-body injury. Johnson allowed four goals on 26 shots in a loss to the Wild in his last start on November 28th.
Johnson allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Islanders win over Pittsburgh last Friday. He has a 3.34 GAA and .876 SV% in eight outings this season. The Islanders are hot right now and he has an OK spot-start matchup vs. the Capitals.
Johnson surrendered five goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Lightning on Saturday. Johnson is 4-2-0 with a 3.28 GAA and .878 SV% in six starts this season. He doesn’t make for an appealing spot-start tonight on the road vs. the 13-3-1 Penguins.
Johnson makes his first appearance since November 6th. Currently, Johnson is sporting a .889 save% and a 2.95 GAA.
Johnson allowed five goals on 23 shots in a loss to the Avalanche last Thursday. He will get back between the pipes tonight after watching the last two games. His .870 SV% leaves little to be desired from a fantasy perspective, especially on a night where he takes on the Kings in L.A.
Johnson allowed five goals on 31 shots but came away with the win against the Stars on Saturday. After a rough showing by Jaroslav Halak on Tuesday, Johnson will be back between the pipes on Thursday in Colorado. It will be an interesting battle between a team who can't keep the puck our of their net vs. a team struggling to score.
Johnson stopped 30 of 32 shots in a 3-2 win over the Bruins on Thursday, so it looks like the Isles will reward him with back-to-back starts. He has won each of his two starts with a 2.15 GAA and .918 SV%, but he draws a very difficult matchup tonight vs. a red-hot Dallas Stars' first line.
Johnson stopped 30 of 32 shots in a 3-2 win over the Bruins on Thursday, so it looks like the Isles will reward him with back-to-back starts. He has won each of his two starts with a 2.15 GAA and .918 SV%, but will draw a very difficult matchup tonight vs. a red-hot Dallas Stars' first line.
Johnson stopped all five shots that he faced after replacing Jaroslav Halak on Tuesday vs. Toronto. He won his first start vs. the Hurricanes, but it will be much tougher sledding tonight in Boston. He might bring his A-game because it is his former team, but look at your other options before using him as a spot-start.
Johnson's first start as an Islander will come in the second game of the home-and-home vs. the Hurricanes. He will look to follow Jaroslav Halak who started in New York's 5-3 win last night. Johnson was 17-4-3 with a 2.10 GAA and .925 SV% with the Bruins last season.
In Johnson's first season in Boston, he posted a 17-4-3 record with a 2.10 GAA and .925 SV%. He signs with the Isles where he will compete with Jaroslav Halak for starting time.
Johnson allowed one goal on 37 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Jets on Thursday. Today, he will start behind a patchwork Bruins line-up with a bunch of key players resting. He has been excellent all season long, but the team in front of him this afternoon makes him a risky spot-start.
Tuukka Rask was the first goalie off of the ice at the morning skate, but that is why that is likely and not Confirmed. Johnson will get the nod vs. the Jets in the Bruins third to last game of the season. Johnson is an amazing 17-3-2 with a 2.12 GAA and .923 SV% this season. He makes for a great spot-start, but it is probably too late… Claude Julien gets us again.
Johnson stopped 31 of 33 shots in a win over the Capitals on Saturday. Johnson has won six in a row with crazy 1.33 GAA and .951 SV% and one shutout. He won his first start against the Maple Leafs this season. Not to mention they are on a terrible skid right now.
Johnson stopped all 31 shots that he faced in a 2-0 win over the Avalanche on March 21. He served as Tuukka Rask's backup for the next three games, but will be back between the pipes this afternoon in Washington. Johnson has won his last five starts with a ridiculous 1.20 GAA and .954 SV%. If you are looking for a spot-start, he is as sure of a bet as you'll find. However, be aware of the Alex Ovechkin matchup.
Johnson stopped 22 of 24 shots in a 4-2 in over the Devils on Tuesday. He has won each of his last four starts with a 1.50 GAA and .940 SV%. With the Bruins entering game-1 of a back-to-back, it looks like Johnson goes tonight vs. the Avalanche which means Tuukka Rask tomorrow vs. the Coyotes. Johnson has never faced the Avs, but is 7-3-1 with a 2.70 GAA and .906 SV% on the road this season.
Johnson stopped 22 of 24 shots in a 4-2 in over the Devils on Tuesday. He has won each of his last four starts with a 1.50 GAA and .940 SV%. With the Bruins entering game-1 of a back-to-back, it looks like Johnson goes tonight vs. the Avalanche which means Tuukka Rask tomorrow vs. the Coyotes. Johnson has never faced the Avs, but is 7-3-1 with a 2.70 GAA and .906 SV% on the road this season.