Johnson was a full participant in practice on Monday despite missing the All Star game this weekend with a lower-body injury. His availability this afternoon is a good sign that Johnson will play tomorrow vs. the Hurricanes.
Johnson skated in the morning with a no-contact jersey and coach Jon Cooper said he thinks Johnson would be back before the All Star break. He never formally ruled him out, but all signs pointed towards him not playing. To no one’s surprise, Johnson recorded two assists, giving him four goals and seven assists (11 points) in his last seven games.
Johnson will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury, but head coach Jon Cooper is hopeful he will have his leading scorer back in the next two games before the All Star break.
It is a good sign that Johnson is on the ice for the morning skate, but the no contact sweater suggests that he will not be in the lineup tonight vs. Edmonton.
Johnson was injured in the Lightning’s loss last night and will not play tonight vs. the Bruins. He will be replaced by Vladislav Namestnikov, who was recalled this morning. Monitor his status prior to Thursday’s game vs. Edmonton.
Johnson suffered a lower-body injury in the Lightning’s blowout 7-3 loss to the Flyers last night. “There’s a good chance” he doesn’t play said head coach Jon Cooper said about the team’s leading scorer last night. Without a game day skate, we likely won’t know Johnson’s status until a few hours prior to puck-drop.
Johnson was listed as a game-time decision after missing Thursday's game with an illness. His presence on the ice for warmups suggests that he will be in the lineup tonight.
Johnson took part in a very optional morning skate and could return to the lineup tonight after missing last night's game with an illness.
Teammate Radko Gudas missed three games with an illness, so there is a chance that Johnson may have caught that bug. His status for Friday’s game is unknown. Monitor Johnson’s status during tomorrow’s morning skate.
Johnson left Tuesday’s game with an upper-body injury and did not return. This is actually positive news for the 24-year-old, who has 18 points (5G / 13A) in 16 games this season. He is questionable for tomorrow’s game vs. the Sharks.
Johnson left the game in the third period after he was checked by Hawks’ defenseman Brent Seabrook. Head coach Jon Cooper did not have an update on Johnson after the game so expect an update on Wednesday or Thursday.
There is no word on what is ailing Johnson, but he will be monitored during warmups and could potentially miss tonight's contest. Keep an eye on him as puck-drop draws near.
Johnson posted three goals and three assists in 14 games with the Lightning this season.
Johnson has 32 goals and 26 assists in 59 AHL games this season. He will likely fill the hole that Lecavalier's injury leaves.
