Johnson (undisclosed) has been placed on injured reserve, according to the NHL Media Site.

EDGE Analysis

While the move isn't a positive sign for Johnson, it's unclear whether or not it alters his current status of being out for an additional week. Johnson has been fighting injuries all year, so don't be surprised if the Bolts are moving to ensure that he is 100% healthy before bringing him back this time around.

According to Lightning coach Jon Cooper, Johnson will be out for at least a week with his undisclosed injury, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cooper added that the Bolts will be cautious with Johnson, who we believe is dealing with the same mysterious ailment that kept him out of game action for a three-game stretch that spilled into December. Johnson may only be 5-foot-9, 175 pounds, but he plays a big game, collecting 122 points over the last two seasons, not including this campaign for which he has four goals and seven assists in 23 games. Here's hoping the injury doesn't keep him out longer than Cooper's timeframe.

Johnson (undisclosed) didn't practice Friday and it's unclear whether he'll play in Saturday's tilt with Washington, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear whether or not this is a new ailment for Johnson after he missed three games from November 28 to December 5. It wouldn't be surprising if Johnson is dealing with the same injury though, as in the two games he's played since returning he's pointless with just one shot on goal and a minus-1 rating. A further update on Johnson's status should be available before Saturday's 7:00 PM ET puck drop.

Johnson (undisclosed) is set to play Sunday against the Kings, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson took part in pregame line rushes, so it looks like he will make an early return to the lineup Sunday night and take the ice for the first time since Nov. 27. He will center the Lightning's second line in between Jonathan Drouin and Nikita Kucherov.

Johnson (undisclosed) suited up for pregame warmups Sunday, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was announced earlier Sunday that Johnson would miss another game, but it appears he will actually have a chance to take the ice. The Lightning will make a final call on Johnson's status shortly before the first puck is dropped.

Johnson (undisclosed) is eyeing a return to the lineup Thursday against the Senators, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson has taken longer than expected to return from the undisclosed issue, and his absence will extend through Sunday's tilt versus the Kings. With an extended layoff until Thursday, Johnson's progression throughout the week should give the team a better indication of his status heading into Thursday's game.

Johnson (undisclosed) didn't participate in Friday's practice, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite head coach Jon Cooper hoping for Johnson's return this weekend, the fact that Johnson didn't practice on Friday makes this possibility seem less likely. Expect Johnson to return to the Tampa lineup on Sunday, at the earliest. In the meantime, Vladislav Namestnikov and Jonathan Drouin have played well on a line with Johnson's usual right wing, Nikita Kucherov.

Johnson (undisclosed) may be able to return this weekend, but his status remains uncertain, according to Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Jon Cooper is hoping that Johnson will return this weekend, but he also added he would not be surprised if Johnson remained sidelined. The Lightning have not released much regarding Johnson's latest setback, but he missed his second game in a row Wednesday. Johnson will have a couple days to recover before the Lightning's next game Saturday against San Jose.

Johnson (undisclosed) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Ducks, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson missed Saturday's game against the Islanders because of the undisclosed issue, but he's expected to rejoin the team at some point during the road trip. It seems unlikely that will come Wednesday, and if that's the case, his next chance to rejoin the club will come Saturday against the Sharks.

Johnson (undisclosed) will practice Tuesday and will likely play on the Lightning's coming road trip, reports Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times.

EDGE Analysis

He played a single shift Friday before leaving the game. Johnson was coming off an upper-body injury, so we suspect it's related to that. So far, he has gotten off to a relatively slow start with just 11 points in 21 games. But as we've said before, he can explode offensively in relatively short order. Fingers crossed it happens soon.