Johnson (neck) entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols and won't be available for the Blackhawks' game against the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was already dealing with a neck injury, and he'll now need to submit two negative COVID-19 tests before rejoining the Blackhawks. Ryan Carpenter will likely continue to skate in a top-six role until Johnson is cleared to return.

Johnson (neck) won't play Wednesday versus the Hurricanes, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson will miss a third straight contest Wednesday and remains without a definite timetable for his return. Ryan Carpenter will likely continue to occupy a top-six role until Johnson is ready to return.

Johnson (neck) will not be available for Monday's game against the Senators, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson has now missed two games while dealing with neck soreness. The 31-year-old was injured Friday against Carolina and there hasn't been much more information on his status. He'll be considered questionable for Wednesday's rematch with the Hurricanes until another update is available.

Johnson will miss Saturday's game versus the Blues due to neck soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was on the receiving end of a cross-check from Vincent Trocheck in Friday's game versus the Hurricanes. The 31-year-old Johnson is still feeling the effects of the contact, so he'll be out of action. Dylan Strome will enter the lineup.

Johnson (undisclosed) left Friday's game against Carolina and is unlikely to play Saturday in St. Louis, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was on the ice for 7:01 in Friday's game before leaving with an injury. Head coach Jeremy Colliton said that he is still being evaluated, so another update on his status should be available in the coming days. Assuming he doesn't make a surprise recovery and suit up Saturday, Dylan Strome could slide back into the lineup.

Johnson scored a goal on two shots, doled out five hits and added four PIM in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson got the Blackhawks on the board at 12:35 with his first goal for his new team. Versatility has been a double-edged sword for the 31-year-old -- he's played everywhere from top-line center to bottom-six wing through six games, as head coach Jeremy Colliton has looked for some line combinations to get the Blackhawks through their early-season struggles. Johnson has three points, nine shots, 15 hits and 10 PIM so far. The physicality is a surprising aspect for the Washington native's game -- he's never had more than 28 PIM or 64 hits in a season, but he's on pace to smash those marks in 2021-22.

Johnson recorded two power-play assists, two hits and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was held without a point or a shot in his Blackhawks debut Wednesday versus the Avalanche. His second game with the team went much better. The 31-year-old was listed as the top-line center between wingers Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane, but his 17:58 of ice time was third among centers behind Kirby Dach and Jonathan Toews. Head coach Jeremy Colliton has rarely hesitated to mix lines in game, so Johnson will likely settle for a middle-six role as he looks to improve upon a 22-point effort from 55 contests last year.

Johnson, along with a 2023 second-round draft pick, was traded Tuesday from the Lightning to the Blackhawks in exchange for Brent Seabrook, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

After seemingly years of rumors, Johnson's Lightning tenure has finally come to a close. The Washington native produced 22 points in 55 games last season in a bottom-six role. He'll likely compete for a similar role with the Blackhawks, as Jonathan Toews (illness) and Kirby Dach (wrist) are expected to be the top two centers on the roster heading into 2021-22.

Johnson scored a pair of goals on four shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old's second-period tally stood as the game-winner, and he scored on his own rebound for insurance in the third. Johnson doubled his goal total to four with Friday's performance, and he's also added two assists, 33 shots on net and 32 hits through 21 playoff contests. If Alex Killorn (leg) isn't ready to play in Monday's Game 4, Johnson would likely continue to see second-line usage at even strength.

Johnson scored a goal on two shots and added three hits Saturday in a 3-2 loss to the Islanders in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was buzzing on the entire shift before working his way into the left circle and sniping one top corner to pull the Lightning to within a goal 6:43 into the third period. It was only the second tally of the postseason for Johnson, who had been held off the scoresheet in each of his previous four contests. The 30-year-old has just three points and 19 shots in 15 playoff games.