Johnson scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old winger had managed just one point, a goal, over the prior 11 games, but Johnson made an impact Thursday by feeding Zach Werenski in the second period for Columbus' third goal before wrapping up the scoring himself midway through the third. Johnson's power-play point was his first of the season, and after a rough beginning to the campaign under former coach Dean Evason, the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft seems to be getting more opportunities under Rick Bowness, skating on the top PP unit in each of the last two games.

Johnson scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson ended a seven-game point drought with the tally. The 23-year-old has moved around the lineup lately, but he was on the second line with 16:41 of ice time Thursday, his highest total since Nov. 26 versus the Maple Leafs. Johnson has fallen far short of expectations created from his 24-goal, 57-point 2024-25 campaign, earning just four goals, eight assists, 63 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating through 42 outings this season. He's shooting just 6.3 percent in 2025-26 compared to 19.5 percent last year -- once he can find a middle ground, he should be a much more consistent scorer.

Johnson put up two assists Tuesday in a 4-3 overtime win over Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson has scuffled this season, but he has put together a modest three-game, four-assist streak. He needs to shoot a lot more, though -- he has a single shot in that span, and he's been incredibly unlucky. Johnson is firing at a 5.6 percent success rate this season compared to his career mark of 13.2.

Johnson scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson ended a 10-game point drought with the tally. The 23-year-old has seen second-line usage during the slump, though his ice time has often fluctuated. Fantasy managers counting on a repeat of his 57-point breakout from last year have been greatly disappointed -- he has just six points through 26 outings in 2025-26. He's added 46 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating, which is not a particularly useful level of production.

Johnson will return to the lineup Thursday after being a healthy scratch Tuesday in Seattle, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was thought that Johnson missed Tuesday's game with an illness, but head coach Dean Evason said that was not the case. Johnson will replace Boone Jenner (upper body) in the lineup. Johnson is off to a mediocre start with two goals, three assists and a minus-eight rating in 15 appearances.

Johnson (undisclosed) is not expected to play Tuesday versus the Kraken, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jackets have been dealing with an illness and could also have some injury concerns, so it's unclear why exactly Johnson is out. Johnson can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Columbus will get Cole Sillinger and Miles Wood back from their respective illnesses to help fill out the lineup Tuesday.

Johnson scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

The second line of Johnson, Adam Fantilli and Boone Jenner each contributed a goal and a helper in this win. Johnson has scored in back-to-back games and looks to be shaking off his early slump, which saw him held off the scoresheet in the first four contests. He's at three points, 12 shots and a plus-1 rating through six outings. Johnson has little physicality but should settle in as a reliable source of points and shots throughout the year.

Johnson scored a goal in a 3-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson nabbed a deflection in the crease and scored on a backhand early in the first period. It was his first goal (and point) of the season. Johnson put up a strong 57 points, including 22 goals, in 68 games last season. It was a great bounce back from a sophomore season where he had so many things go wrong. Still, Johnson's 19.5 shooting percentage was unsustainable, so expect him to fall back to earth a bit this year.

Johnson scored a power-play goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson has two goals and five assists during his five-game point streak. The Blue Jackets have dug deep to stay in the playoff race this long, but their fate is out of their hands. Johnson is at 24 goals, 57 points, 120 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 67 contests in an impressive breakout campaign that should allow him to be a top-six player in Columbus for a long time.

Johnson delivered a goal and an assist in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Both points came in the first period as the Blue Jackets put the game away early. Johnson has gotten onto the scoresheet in three straight games as Columbus makes a desperate push to catch Montreal for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, and the 22-year-old has produced a goal and nine points over the last seven contests. Johnson needs two more goals in the Blue Jackets' last three games to reach 25 for the first time in his career.