Tyler Johnson RW FA Sun 11/15/15 2:24 AM
Tyler Johnson
RW FA
Johnson was shaken up after taking a check close to the head in the second period of Saturday's game. He went to the dressing room, but returned in the third period.
EDGE Analysis
The Triplet Line is already impacted because of Ondrej Palat's injury, so a Johnson ouch would seriously hurt the Bolts. He has found it harder to find time and space on the ice this season and his output reflects that (10 points in 20 games). He'll snap back -- Johnson is far too good to be scuffling like this. Now may be a good time to swoop in and grab him in trade from a frustrated owner.
Tyler Johnson RW FA Thu 11/12/15 10:47 PM
Tyler Johnson
RW FA
Johnson scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's win over the Flames. He has 10 points in 18 games this season.
EDGE Analysis
Much was expected from Johnson and the Triplet Line, but so far, the entire Tampa offence has struggled to fire on all cylinders. Johnson has just five points, including three goals, in his last 10 games, but all five of those have come in the last six games. He might be starting to shake his early-season funk -- prepare for a ride.
Tyler Johnson RW FA Thu 11/5/15 9:45 PM
Tyler Johnson
RW FA
Johnson scored on a wrist shot for his second goal of the season in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
The line switches for the Bolts has really paid off, as Johnson notched a point in his third straight game. Alex Killorn replaced Ondrej Palat on the "Triplets" line and so far Johnson and Nikita Kucherov are putting up points. Johnson is a guy to keep an eye on for daily lineups.
Tyler Johnson RW FA Sun 11/1/15 10:06 PM
Tyler Johnson
RW FA
Johnson scored his first goal of the season in Sunday's win over Carolina. It stood as the winner in a 4-3 victory.
EDGE Analysis
Like the rest of the triplets, Johnson has struggled so far this season and has just one goal and five assists in 13 games. Last year wasn't a fluke, but he'll need to go solid tear to get to 72 points this time around.
Tyler Johnson RW FA Sat 10/31/15 6:38 PM
Tyler Johnson
RW FA
Johnson (undisclosed) is on the ice for Saturday's pregame warmups against the Bruins and is expected to play, Michelle Gingras of FOX Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson came into Saturday with an undisclosed injury but was able to participate in the team's morning skate and unsurprisingly will be available to skate as the second-line center. With 11 outings already on the season, Johnson has five points, all of which were assists.
Tyler Johnson RW FA Sat 10/31/15 11:14 AM
Tyler Johnson
RW FA
Johnson (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against the Bruins, according to team beat writer Michelle Gingras.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson missed practice Friday, but returned to the ice for Saturday's morning skate, indicating he may be able to suit up for Saturday's game against Boston. His availability for the contest will be confirmed prior to puck drop Saturday night.
Tyler Johnson RW FA Fri 10/30/15 2:48 PM
Tyler Johnson
RW FA
Johnson's (undisclosed) availability for Saturday's tilt against the Bruins is "on the fence" according to head coach Jon Cooper, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
The nature of Johnson's ailment remains unclear, but he was unable to practice Friday, which was the first indication that he may not be available for Saturday's game against Boston. His level of participation in Saturday's morning skate will be a telling indication of his availability for Saturday night's matchup with the Bruins.
Tyler Johnson RW FA Mon 10/26/15 6:14 PM
Tyler Johnson
RW FA
Johnson has five assists, but none of his 24 shots have found twine through nine games this year.
EDGE Analysis
After the "Triplets" line of Johnson, Ondrej Palat and Nikita Kucherov broke out together last season, big things were expected this year, but they've been slow to get things going so far, with just 11 total points. The Lightning are still off to a strong (if not necessarily dominant) start, so it seems likely that coach Jon Cooper will give Johnson's trio time to work things out.
Tyler Johnson RW FA Mon 10/12/15 7:58 PM
Tyler Johnson
RW FA
Johnson collected a pair of assists in Monday's 6-3 win over Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was one of four Bolts with multi-point outings in what was quite the dismantling of Tuukka Rask and the B's in this one. It's only three games into the season, but Johnson's play has been sharp -- something that will be necessary on a near-nightly basis if the 25-year-old hopes to challenge his career high of 72 points set last year.
Tyler Johnson RW FA Wed 10/7/15 11:21 AM
Tyler Johnson
RW FA
Johnson (undisclosed) returned to the ice on Wednesday in regular gear, Bryan Burns of TampaBayLightning.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After suffering an unknown injury on Saturday, which caused him to leave after playing just two shifts, Johnson's return to the practice rink ahead of Thursday's season opener is a big boon to the Lightning. Johnson tallied 72 points in 77 regular season games last season and is integral to the team's success.