Avalanche's Ryan Johansen: Losing TOI

Johansen returned to the second line for Monday's game against Calgary but had just 10:38 of ice time in Colorado's comeback win.

Johansen's recent play has come under scrutiny by the coaching staff. Peter Baugh of The Athletic discussed Johansen's play, including Colorado's expected goal rate (less than 50 percent) when the veteran pivot is on the ice at five-on-five. The center opened Saturday's game on the fourth line but ended up playing effectively, garnering an assist before moving back up to the second line, and receiving his most ice (14:05) since mid-November. It looked like the demotion achieved its intended objective, but Johansen's play slipped Monday. He lost his man for Calgary's second goal and once the Avalanche fell behind by two goals, Johansen was allotted just four shifts and 2:43 of ice time during the third-period comeback. It's unclear where Johansen will start when Colorado returns to action Wednesday against Buffalo.