Johnson is dealing with a lower-body injury, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports. "E.J. is still dealing with a lower body [injury]," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson sat out games Saturday and Monday with what had been described as an undisclosed injury. The Avalanche may be overly cautious with the 34-year-old blueliner in preparation for what they expect will be a deep playoff run.