Johns (lower body) is available to play Tuesday against the Coyotes after missing a game due to a lower-body injury but is expected to sit out, Jerry Brown of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johns sat out a matchup with the Kings on Dec. 23 with the ailment but it was never considered serious and there's a chance he could return to action after missing just one game. Although the 24-year-old blueliner averages solid minutes (18:20), he's tallied just six points over 27 games, making him irrelevant in most fantasy formats even if he was a sure go for the road matchup.

Johns (undisclosed) is now considered doubtful for Friday night's game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

He had the questionable tag a day ago, so evidently the team hasn't seen enough progress to feel good about his chances of lacing up for the final contest before the holiday break. Either way, this news isn't likely to cause much of a stir in the fantasy realm, as Johns is an inexperienced blueliner -- 41 career games -- trying to pin down the nuances of a tough position.

Johns (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Friday's game against LA.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old blueliner likely isn't on many fantasy owners' radars, as his limited offensive upside -- six points in 27 games this season -- keeps him from being a practical option in most formats. If he's unable to go against the Kings, Jamie Oleksiak or Patrik Nemeth will take his spot in the lineup.

Johns will is expected to be a healthy scratch for Monday's game against the Blues, reports Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News.

EDGE Analysis

Johns has just two goals and four points through 16 games this season. Between a stint in the AHL and the Stars carrying eight defensemen, he hasn't found a rhythm. In season-long formats, it's an obstacle to rostering him. Young defenders in Dallas are going to see games as a healthy scratch simply because of the number of D Dallas is carrying.

Johns was recalled from AHL Texas on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Johns earned the promotion after racking up three goals over Texas' last two games, though the 24-year-old shouldn't be expected to keep on rolling upon joining the NHL club. In 16 games with the Stars this season, Johns has registered two goals and two helpers while averaging 19:09 in ice time. He may act as a healthy scratch more often than not during his upcoming stint with the Stars.

Johns was sent down to AHL Texas on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Johns, a rookie, has been a beast defensively, as he's redirected 32 shots to complement a team-high 44 hits. Still, he'd been a healthy scratch in each of the past two games, so it makes sense for the big club to have shuttled him to its primary minor-league affiliate, where he's bound to pick up consistent playing time.

Johns will be scratched for Sunday's contest against the Canucks, reports Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News.

EDGE Analysis

Johns has played well and doesn't look like he'll wind up down in the AHL. But with eight defensemen on the roster, there will always be two scratched and Johns will suffer some because of that. He won't be scratched as often as others like Jaime Oleksiak and Esa Lindell, but you can't bank on him being on the ice every night right now.

Johns posted an assist in an overtime loss to Columbus on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

It was the big defender's first point since the opening night of the season. It snaps a five-game slump that saw him scratched once as well. With no shots Tuesday and ice time continuing to decline, there's little guarantee he's going to start producing.

Johns scored his second career NHL goal in Thurday's 4-2 win over the visiting Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Johns wasted no time in scoring the Stars' first goal of the season, as he hooked up with Patrick Eaves and captain Jamie Benn just 3:40 into the first period. The blueliner also fired a team-high four shots on goal and spent nearly four minutes on the penalty kill in this one.

Johns registered his first career assist and added a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-2 victory over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Johns joined in on the fun, notching point No. 2 of his NHL career -- albeit in just six appearances on the season. The 23-year-old has now reached the scoresheet in two of the last three, and may be showing why he received a two-year contract from the Stars on March 18.