Johnson (lower body) returned to action Thursday in a win over the Oilers. He was reunited with linemates Nikita Kucherov and Ondrej Palat, and set up two goals, including the winner. Holy smokes -- there's no holding this guy down. He missed just a single game and was in red non-contact jersey at Thursday morning's skate. Yet he was out there against the Oil like there was nothing wrong. Get him back in your lineup immediately. He merely has 11 points in his last seven games.

Johnson (lower body) is taking part in line rushes during warmups and appears set to play Thursday against the Oilers, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports. He assumed his typical spot on the second line, with Ondrej Palat and Nikita Kucherov flanking him. It seems any concerns about the lower-body injury Johnson was nursing have subsided, making it worthwhile for his fantasy owners to keep him active Thursday. The center is in the midst of a breakout season, tallying 17 goals and 29 assists over his 43 games thus far.

Updating a previous report, Johnson (lower body) is on the ice for pregame warmups and could rejoin the lineup Thursday against the Oilers, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports. Though coach Jon Cooper never said so outright, it was widely assumed that Johnson would miss his second game in a row Thursday. However, after the forward was able to participate in the team's morning session, it looks like he could plugged back into the lineup as the Bolts' second-line center. Stay tuned for a follow-up on his status closer to the end of warmups.

Johnson (lower body) won't play Thursday against the Oilers. Johnson thus remains in the day-to-day category, with the report suggesting that there is a good chance that he will be back before the NHL All-Star break.

Johnson (lower body) sported a red (non-contact) jersey at Thursday's morning skate, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports. At this stage, it looks like Johnson is unlikely to suit up Thursday against the Oilers, but we'll let you know if that assessment changes.

Johnson (lower body) will not play Tuesday against the Bruins, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports. Johnson is considered day-to-day with the injury he suffered in Monday's game, so he could return for Tampa Bay's next game Thursday even though he will not play Tuesday night.

Johnson (lower body) will likely miss Tuesday's game against Boston. "There's a good chance (he'll miss Boston)," said Lightning coach Jon Cooper. Johnson left in the second period of Monday's game; he had an assist before going down. He leads the Bolts in points (45) and assists (29).

Johnson will not return to Monday's game against the Flyers after suffering a lower-body injury, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune reports. The extent of Johnson's injury hasn't been released and he should be considered day-to-day as a result. Unfortunately for Johnson, the Lightning have a quick turnaround as they play the Bruins on Tuesday.

Johnson, who sat third in NHL scoring Saturday with 45 points, was named to participate in the 2015 NHL all-star game in Columbus on Jan. 25. TJ has taken the league by storm this season and is perhaps the most deserving member of the squad. He has 17 goals and 28 assists, and leads the league in plus-minus with plus-26 after just 42 games.

Johnson notched two power-play goals in a 4-2 win over the Canadiens on Tuesday night. The points stretch his current scoring streak to four games and eight points, including four goals. Johnson just can't be stopped. His 45 points lead the Bolts thrust him ahead of Evgeni Malkin and Claude Giroux into third in league scoring. Yes, you read that right -- go check if you don't believe us. TJ is an auto roll in all formats. #nobrainer.