Johnson (lower body) is set to play in the Sabres' preseason finale versus the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was banged up in the middle of the week, but the Sabres took a cautious approach. His presence in the preseason finale suggests he'll be fine for a third-pairing role when the Sabres open the regular season Thursday versus the Rangers.

Johnson aggravated a lower-body injury and will miss Wednesday's preseason contest versus Columbus as a result, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson wanted to play through the injury, but Sabres coach Don Granato felt it was better to give him the night off. With the 35-year-old defenseman out of the lineup, Henri Jokiharju will dress for Wednesday's exhibition game instead.

Johnson signed a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Sabres on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson chipped in eight assists, 98 shots on goal, 102 blocked shots and 121 hits in 63 games with Colorado last season. He will add a veteran presence to Buffalo's blue line in what is likely to be a third-pairing role.

Johnson contributed a goal in a 4-1 victory over Seattle in Game 6 on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was held without a point over his previous eight contests, and he didn't score a goal at all in 63 regular-season appearances. He found the back of the net midway through the second period to put Colorado up 2-1, and that tally stood as the game-winner. The 35-year-old Johnson typically doesn't do much offensively, but the defenseman has recorded 29 hits and 14 blocks through six playoff appearances this year.

Johnson (ankle) will return to the lineup Friday versus Arizona, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson last played Feb. 11, a span of 19 games. He is no longer an offensive threat, as he has only seven assists in 51 games this season.

Johnson (ankle) is expected to be a practice regular moving forward, Brennan Vogt of Full Press Hockey reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson's initial injury recovery timeline was put at 8-10 weeks and it's been less than six at this point. As such, it's still not immediately clear when he might be ready to actually suit up for the club. Even once cleared to play, the defenseman may have to serve as a healthy scratch periodically given the crowded blue line following the re-acquisition of Jack Johnson at the deadline.

Johnson's (ankle) is ahead of schedule in his recovery, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson, who hasn't played since Feb. 11, was originally projected to miss 8-to-10 weeks. He's already resumed skating though, and the Avalanche are hoping for good news when he undergoes X-rays on his broken ankle. Johnson has seven assists, 96 hits and 78 blocks in 51 games this season. The 34-year-old will likely serve on the third pairing when he's healthy.

Johnson (ankle) skated for the second time since suffering a broken ankle prior to Tuesday's practice, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although his rehab is reportedly going well, Johnson isn't expected to be ready to return for another five-to-seven weeks, meaning he likely won't be available until the first round of the playoffs at the earliest. He's notched seven assists while averaging 17:32 of ice time through 51 games this season.

Johnson is dealing with a broken ankle, Brennan Vogt of Full Press Hockey reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson is expected to miss multiple weeks but there isn't a clear picture of his timeline at the moment. The 34-year-old has just seven assists through 54 games and was placed on injured reserve Feb. 14.

Johnson (lower body) will be out for multiple weeks, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Avalanche's defense is dealing with a number of injuries right now, but it appears Johnson's absence is the one that will last the longest. The 34-year-old has seen a top-four role this year, but Andreas Englund and Brad Hunt will likely be tasked with picking up the slack, at least until Cale Makar (head) can return.