Johnson (undisclosed) is not warming up with his teammates prior to Saturday's game against the Islanders, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thus, Johnson is presumably out after leaving Friday's game after one shift with an undisclosed injury. Brian Boyle matched a season-high with three shots on goal Friday, scoring once to give him two goals in three games, while also blocking three shots. Johnson's status for Wednesday's game against the Ducks is up in the air.

Johnson will not return to Friday's game due to an undisclosed issue, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson played just one shift before leaving the game, and now it's been determined he won't return due to an undisclosed issue. The forward had sustained an upper-body injury that caused him to miss three games between Nov. 16-21, so hopefully this mystery issue doesn't threaten any more of his playing time. He may only be 5-foot-8, 185 pounds, but Johnson is a smooth-skating firecracker that has the ability to explode offensively on short notice. He's picked up four goals and seven assists in 20 games this season after pouring on 72 combined goals and assists last year. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Islanders, but that's no guarantee at this point.

Johnson scored on his only shot on goal in Wednesday's win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson played 19:18 in his first game since November 2014, and reminded Lightning fans what they were missing with Tampa's only goal of the night. The 25-year-old is off to a slow start with just 11 points through 20 games, but his 122 points over the previous two seasons are more indicative of Johnson's true ability level.

Johnson (upper body) participated in line rushes during pregame warmups, indicating he will play Wednesday against the Kings, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson, who has tallied 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 19 games this season, is expected to skate alongside Vladislav Namestnikov and Nikita Kucherov on the Lightning's second line and power-play unit in Wednesday's contest.

Johnson (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday night's home contest against the Kings, per Lightning head coach Jon Cooper.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson has not played since Nov. 14 -- a span of three games -- due to his nagging upper-body injury. If it's decided that Johnson is unfit to play before the puck drop Wednesday, then he'll try to get healthy for Friday's road tilt against the Capitals.

Johnson (upper body) skated at practice again Sunday, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Johnson sat out Saturday's contest once again, his presence at practice Sunday paired with the Lightning sending multiple bodies down to AHL Syracuse certainly bodes well for his status heading into Wednesday's game against the Kings. There's no official update on his availability at this point, but it should come over the next couple days.

Johnson (upper body) was present at practice Friday but was wearing a red non-contact jersey, Bryan Burns of Lightning.NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson has missed the team's last two games with an upper-body issue, and at this point it's unclear whether he'll be available for Saturday's matchup with the Ducks. A decision likely won't come until the Lightning have a chance to evaluate him Saturday morning.

Johnson (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against the Rangers, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson sat out Tuesday's game with the upper-body issue, but is currently considered just day-to-day. The injury will hold him out Thursday at a minimum, making his next chance to rejoin the lineup Saturday against the Ducks. Valtteri Filppula centered the second line in his absence Tuesday, and that seems the likely scenario again Thursday.

Johnson (upper body) is day-to-day, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lightning are running out of forwards, as Johnson, Cedric Paquette, Jonathan Drouin and Ryan Callahan are all day-to-day with a series of injuries. After a slow start, Johnson started to pick things up in November, scoring three goals and five points in seven games after five total points in the 12 games prior to that.

Johnson has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Panthers, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson took a big hit from Dave Bolland in Saturday's contest, and it's believed to be the root of his absence Monday. However, he's fortunately avoided a concussion, and hasn't been ruled out for Thursday. The Lightning recalled multiple forwards recently, and all three will draw into the lineup with Johnson, Cedric Paquette and Jonathan Drouin all out Monday.