Johnson (conditioning) posted one assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in 19:00 during Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was playing in just his second game of the year. He helped out on Joonas Donskoi's tally that put the Avalanche on the board in the third period. Johnson isn't likely to see much more than a third-pairing role, especially as he gets himself up to game speed. The 32-year-old blueliner could also cycle out of the lineup when head coach Jared Bednar wants to get Greg Pateryn some playing time.

Johnson (conditioning) will suit up against the Sharks on Tuesday, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given the amount of blue-line depth the Avs have right now, Johnson could find himself being rested somewhat frequently this season, in part to get some of the team's youngsters onto the ice. In his lone appearance this season, the veteran logged just 11:47 of ice time, two blocks and a hit.

Johnson (conditioning) won't play in Sunday's game against the Ducks, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson played in Tuesday's win over the Kings, but he hasn't played since because his conditioning isn't up to par. The 32-year-old's next chance to play is Tuesday against the Sharks.

Johnson was held out of Friday's game against the Ducks due to conditioning, Rob Knabenbauer of the Avalanche's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson, who missed the entirety of training camp due to COVID-19, played Tuesday before sitting out games Thursday and Friday. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar feels he's not yet at an appropriate conditioning level. Johnson played Tuesday because the Avs traded Ian Cole and needed a body for that game. Since then, Greg Pateryn, who was acquired in the Cole deal, and prospect Bowen Byram suited up on the third pair.

Johnson was not active for Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Colorado head coach Jared Bednar has a surfeit of defensemen and can't play all eight every night, so Johnson, who made his season debut Wednesday, stepped aside Thursday. Instead, prospect Bowen Byram and the recently acquired Greg Pateryn made their debuts for the Avalanche. Colorado has used 11 forwards and seven defenseman the last two games while forward Andre Burakovsky has battled an upper-body injury, but Burakovsky participated in Thursday's morning skate. If he's ready to play Sunday in Anaheim, Bednar will have decisions to make about which two of the four extra blueliners will suit up.

Johnson had one hit and two blocked shots over 11:47 of ice time in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson made his season debut following quarantine for COVID-19. The Avalanche suggested he would miss a few games before getting on the ice, but those plans changed and the veteran lined up on the third pair. Colorado also called up Conor Timmins and Dennis Gilbert from the taxi squad, giving it eight active defensemen for the game and just 11 forwards. Both Timmins (10:41) and Gilbert (9:54) helped out Johnson while also making up for the absence of winger Andre Burakovsky (upper body). Going forward, Johnson will likely stay on the third pair, per Mike Chambers of the Denver Post.

Johnson (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against Los Angeles on Tuesday, AJ Haefele of DNVR reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson will be making his season debut after missing the first two matches of the season with his undisclosed injury. With Andre Burakovsky (upper body) unavailable, the Avs will utilize seven blueliners rather than pull Conor Timmins or Ryan Graves out of the lineup to create space for Johnson.

Johnson is expected to miss a few more games as he gets back into shape, Evan Rawal of DNVR reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson rejoined the Avalanche on Sunday after missing the entirety of training camp following a positive test for COVID-19. The 32-year-old wasn't allowed to use the team facilities at all during that time, and he'll need a few more days to get back up to speed. In turn, Conor Timmins is expected to slot into the lineup until Johnson is ready to go.

Johnson cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Saturday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson's now eligible to practice with the team after testing positive for the virus before training camp. The 32-year-old blueliner's first chance to play will be Tuesday's game against the Kings if his conditioning is up to par.

Johnson's absence has been confirmed as having been the result of a positive COVID-19 test, Rick Sadowski of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson is expected to be back around the team Saturday, which means he will be out of action for the first two games of the year. With the veteran blueliner unavailable, Connor Timmins is slated to jump into the lineup versus St. Louis. At this point in his career, Johnson is not exactly an offensive powerhouse, so he's unlikely to offer much more than mid-range fantasy value this season.