Johnston drew back into the Islanders lineup Tuesday vs. Chicago and recorded an assist while only playing 8:41 TOI. He finds himself back in the press box Thursday as New York elects to go with veteran Matt Martin instead.
It will be the second time Johnston has been asked to answer the bell as the scrappy winger last played on October 23rd vs. the Panthers. Through 119 career games, he has 22 points (9G/13A) and 248 PIMs while mostly occupying a fourth line role in New York.
Johnston will not be available until next Friday's game vs. the Coyotes. Matt Martin will likely draw back into the Islanders lineup on Saturday.
Johnston has regularly been a healthy scratch, so it's unclear if he will slot back into the lineup after clearing COVID-19 protocol.
Johnston has been a healthy scratch almost all season, so this probably doesn't change his status for this weekend's back-to-back. He joins Josh Bailey and Anders Lee on the protocol list.
Johnston was a healthy scratch on Thursday but will replace Chris Wagner tonight vs. the Blackhawks. Johnston has picked up just six points (3G / 3A) in 17 games this season.
Johnston missed Sunday’s game vs. the Hurricanes with an undisclosed injury but will replace Cal Clutterbuck (undisclosed) tonight vs. the Penguins. Johnston has picked up three goals and three assists (six points) in 16 games with the Islanders this season.
Johnston has been out of the lineup for the last three games, but he will replace Chris Wagner in the lineup tonight. Johnston has picked up three gaols and two assists (five points) in 13 games with the Islanders this season.
Johnston has picked up three goals and two assists in 12 games with the Islanders. Following the acquisition of Chris Wagner, Johnston will take a seat tonight in Montreal.
Johnston has been a healthy scratch for the last four games, but will replace Alan Quine tonight in Buffalo. Johnston has one goal and one assist despite averaging 7:36 TOI in his first three games with the Islanders this season.
Johnston has recorded one goal and one assist despite playing just 7:36 TOI/GM in three games since being recalled. With Casey Cizikas (upper-body) back tonight, Johnston will be a healthy scratch and will likely return to Bridgeport (AHL) in the near future.
Johnston has picked up three goals and eight assists (11 points) in 37 games with the Sound Tigers this season. His call-up is likely precautionary as the Islanders head out on a three-game road-trip. Johnston likely won’t play unless someone gets banged up on the trip.
