Johnson (concussion) will not return to Saturday's game versus the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a tough game for the Blackhawks already, as defenseman Connor Murphy (upper body) is also out of the game. It's unclear when exactly Johnson was hurt, but it's a bit concerning considering he's playing in just his sixth game since returning from neck surgery. More information should be available on Johnson's status ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Bruins.

Johnson (neck), as expected, will be in the lineup to face Edmonton on Thursday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson will be in the lineup for the first time since late October due to his long-term neck injury. The natural center is expected to jump right into the fray in a second-line role alongside fellow returnee Jonathan Toews (concussion). After winning back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with the Lightning, the 31-year-old Johnson will no doubt be eager to pick up where he left off after registered three points in eight games to open the season.

Johnson (neck) is tracking to return against visiting Edmonton on Thursday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming Johnson gets activated from injured reserve and suits up Thursday, he'll have missed a whopping 46 games after undergoing neck surgery. The 31-year-old has only managed to suit up for eight games in his Blackhawks debut campaign after spending the first nine years of his career in Tampa Bay.

Johnson (neck) is expected to return by the end of February, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Derek King stated Johnson is progressing nicely, Roumeliotis adds. Johnson has logged three points over eight appearances this season. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since Oct. 30 with a neck injury that required surgery in December.

Coach Derek King said Johnson (neck) could come off injured reserve in a month, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The initial expectation of a late February or early March return still appears accurate. Johnson played only eight games and scored three points before suffering the neck injury in October and undergoing surgery in December. Barring setbacks, the 31-year-old should be a regular in Chicago's lineup once active.

Johnson is expected to be sidelined for three months after undergoing successful neck surgery, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson will hope to get back for the final two months of the season. The 31-year-old forward has only picked up three points through eight games this campaign, so given his expected recovery timeline, there's no reason for fantasy managers in redraft leagues to hang onto him at this point.

Johnson was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was already ruled out for the Blackhawks' four-game road trip. He was dealing with a neck injury prior to landing in the league's COVID-19 protocols -- presumably, it's the neck injury that has him on injured reserve now.

Johnson (not injury related) isn't traveling with the Blackhawks for the team's four-game road trip which begins Wednesday in Seattle, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson hasn't played since entering the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Nov. 3, and it appears as though he'll miss Chicago's next four games at a minimum. The 31-year-old winger has been decent in limited action this season, picking up three points through eight contests.

Johnson (not injury related) is not in Friday's lineup against Arizona, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson hasn't suited up since Oct. 29 and was activated off the COVID-19 list earlier this week. He's not ready for game action just yet, but he should be available for the team's next game on Nov. 17 against Seattle.

Johnson was activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson should be able to get a few practices in before presumably returning to the lineup for Friday's game against Arizona. The 31-year-old forward has tallied three points through eight games this campaign.