Johnston registered an assist and added four hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Johnston missed Monday's game versus the Sharks due to an illness but was able to limit the absence to that one contest. The 31-year-old has chipped in four assists over his last seven outings while playing in a fourth-line role. He's had a career year with 11 points, 22 shots on net, 115 hits, 62 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 38 appearances, but his bottom-six usage is still too risky for many fantasy formats.

Johnston (illness) participated in Tuesday's practice, according to Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Johnston wasn't available Monday against the Sharks due to his illness, but he should return to the lineup for Wednesday's home game against Tampa Bay. The Prince Edward Island native will more than likely be back in a fourth-line capacity for that matchup.

Johnston won't be an option for Monday's home divisional matchup against the Sharks due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Johnston will miss just his second game of the campaign Monday. Jansen Harkins, who was a healthy scratch Saturday in Los Angeles, will draw back into the lineup against San Jose. Johnston has contributed two goals, 10 points and 111 hits across 37 appearances this season.

Johnston scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Johnston has been a fixture on the Ducks' fourth line this season. He may be challenged to stay in the lineup going forward, as Anaheim's at full strength among its skaters. Friday's effort was Johnston's second multi-point outing of the year, and he's at two goals, seven points, 11 shots on net, 71 hits, 50 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 27 appearances. This matches his most productive season, and he's one off tying his career high in goals.

Johnston posted an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Johnston snapped an 11-game point drought with the helper. The 31-year-old enforcer has been a regular on the Ducks' fourth line this season, though he could be scratched on occasion once the team is fully healthy at forward. Johnston has five points -- his most in a single season since 2021-22, and he's added seven shots on net, 53 hits, 46 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 19 appearances.

Johnston scored a goal, dished out two assists, earned a fighting major, logged four hits and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

It was just the second multi-point effort of Johnston's career. He scored at 8:52 of the first period and then assisted on goals by Beckett Sennecke and Troy Terry later in the game. A fight with Michael McCarron in the third period allowed Johnston to complete his Gordie Howe hat trick. With this massive performance, Johnston is just one point shy of matching his total from last season. He's at three points, two shots on net, 14 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-2 rating. With the Ducks having a lot of young players in the lineup, Johnston is purely an enforcer on the fourth line to keep the skill guys safe.

Johnston (upper body) participated in Thursday's practice session to begin training camp, signaling that he's healthy ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnston missed the final few weeks of the 2024-25 regular season due to an upper-body injury, but he appears to have moved past the ailment over the summer. He appeared in 43 regular-season games last year, recording a goal, three assists, 134 hits and 72 PIM while averaging 8:41 of ice time.

Johnston (upper body) isn't expected to play again this season, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnston will likely conclude 2024-25 with a goal, four points, 72 PIM and 134 hits in 43 appearances. He has missed the last seven games. The 31-year-old's four-year, $4.4 million contract runs through the 2025-26 campaign, so he'll likely be back with the Ducks next season and probably continue to serve in a bottom-six capacity.

Johnston (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Rangers, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnston is set to miss his seventh straight game. There's been no information regarding his recovery, so it seems unlikely he'll be back in action Sunday versus the Maple Leafs.

Johnston (upper body) will not play Wednesday versus the Bruins, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnston is out of the lineup for a sixth straight game. There's no telling when the 31-year-old will be available again, as it has not yet been reported that he's returned to practice. Even when healthy, he's not a lock to play.