Johns will be out of action against the Hurricanes on Tuesday due to an upper-body problems, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports

EDGE Analysis

The team did clarify that Johns' injury was not related to the post-traumatic headaches that previously cost him the entire 2018-19 campaign and part of this season as well. With the Pennsylvania native sidelined, the club will turn to Roman Polak or Taylor Fedun to fill out the blue line Tuesday.

Johns scored a goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Johns skated 23:25 in the contest, his highest ice time in 10 appearances so far. He's earned his way into a pairing alongside Miro Heiskanen. Johns has five points, 29 hits, 18 shots and a plus-4 rating and could help fantasy owners in deeper formats down the stretch.

Johns delivered an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Tuesday marked the first time Johns played in three consecutive games since his return from post-traumatic headaches. The 27-year-old has already posted four points and 25 hits through seven contests. He may not be an everyday player quite yet, but Johns' strong play has allowed the Stars to send Taylor Fedun to AHL Texas on a conditioning stint. The latter hasn't been able to crack the NHL lineup much lately.

Johns is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game versus the Islanders, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johns is still getting back into the groove after suffering from post-traumatic headaches, and the Stars only planned to play him in two of three games during this road trip. He's already skated in the last two contests, recording a goal and two helpers, so he'll watch this game from the press box.

Johns scored a goal and tallied an assist, finishing Monday's 5-3 win over the Rangers with two points.

EDGE Analysis

Johns also dished out a game-high eight hits. His two points were the second and third points of the campaign for the Stars defenseman, as Johns began the year injured and only recently returned to game action. Currently skating on Dallas' third defensive pairing, Johns' fantasy value is not high enough to warrant consideration outside of deeper formats.

Johns posted an assist, two hits, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Johns picked up his first point of the year in three games since his return from post-traumatic headaches. The 27-year-old has added six PIM and six hits so far. Both of his minor penalties Saturday were for tripping -- the blueliner needs to show he can keep pace in the NHL. Expect Johns to split time with Andrej Sekera for the remainder of the season, which makes both players unlikely to help fantasy owners.

Johns (head) had two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in 18:29 during Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Johns made his first NHL appearance in nearly two years after overcoming post-traumatic headaches. The 27-year-old's last action came in 2017-18, when he posted 15 points, 201 hits, 155 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating in 75 appearances. He'll likely work in a smaller role initially, but Johns could earn a spot on the second pairing eventually if he plays well.

Johns (head) will play in Saturday's road game versus the Wild, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johns hasn't played in the NHL since the 2017-18 season as he dealt with post-traumatic headaches, but he'll finally return to action against the divisional opponent. He played two games with AHL Texas to get ready, and he tore it up with four points and a plus-5 rating. He's expected to work on the bottom pairing as well as the second power-play unit.

The Stars recalled Johns (head) from AHL Texas on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Johns had a highly successful conditioning stint with Texas, racking up four points in just two games. The 27-year-old, who hasn't played since 2017-18 due to post-traumatic headaches, will remain on long-term injured reserve for now, but Sean Shapiro of The Athletic indicates that he could be back in the lineup as soon as Saturday versus the Wild.

Johns (head) recorded a goal and three assists in AHL Texas' 5-3 win over the Toronto Marlies on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Johns' first professional game in nearly two full years was a massive success, as he factored into all but one of Texas' goals. Two of his points came on the power play, as well. Johns will remain on his conditioning assignment for a little longer, but he should be able to join Dallas at some point this season. The defenseman will likely start on the third pairing with the parent club when he returns.