Johnson logged two assists in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime win over the Capitals.
Johnson assisted on Jack Roslovic's power-play tally in the second period before setting up Boone Jenner's game-tying goal with 47 seconds remaining in the third. Johnson has demonstrated his playmaking ability recently, recording seven points (one goal, six assists) over his last seven games. The 20-year-old rookie is up to 14 goals and 22 assists through 67 games while maintaining a top-six role.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Finds twine Tuesday
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Johnson scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sharks.
Johnson gave the Blue Jackets their first lead, scoring at 1:54 of the second period on a pass from Johnny Gaudreau. This was Johnson's third straight game on the scoresheet (one goal, three assists), which is his longest streak since October. The 20-year-old rookie has 14 goals, 33 points, 92 shots on net, 12 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 63 appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Two helpers against Pens
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Johnson collected two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.
Both points came in the first period, helping Columbus jump out to a 4-0 lead that they somehow squandered. Johnson is still only 20 years old and playing for a team gunning for the top pick in the Connor Bedard draft, so his lack of consistent production in the NHL isn't a big surprise, but he continues to offer glimpses of his skill and upside. Through 61 games this season, he's picked up 13 goals and 31 points.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Now fourth in rookie scoring
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Johnson scored the game-winning goal in a 3-1 win over Winnipeg on Thursday.
Johnson showed off his incredible hands with a surprising turn-around shot from the right circle at the mid-point of the third period. The rookie has four goals (six points) in his last eight games, and he now sits in a tie for fourth on both the rookie point board (27) and goals (12).
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Two points against Leafs
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Johnson scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over Toronto.
There was a little controversy surrounding his tally early in the third period as it appeared to have been redirected behind Joseph Woll with a high stick, but it was ruled a good goal upon review. Johnson is beginning to flash his significant upside, producing multi-point performances in three of the last eight games, and on the season the 20-year-old has 11 goals and 26 points through 50 games.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Scores lone goal in loss
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Johnson scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Kraken.
Johnson tallied late in the second period after the Kraken committed a turnover in the neutral zone. The goal was his fifth point over the last five games. The 20-year-old is up to 10 tallies, 24 points, 65 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 47 appearances, doing well enough to regularly log middle-six minutes.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Nets first career overtime tally
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Johnson scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.
Johnson secured the win halfway through overtime, snapping a 15-game goal drought with his first career overtime tally. The 20-year-old had five assists during that slump -- he's yet to find consistency at both ends of the ice, leading to a fluctuation in role and playing time. He's up to nine tallies, 13 helpers, 63 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 45 contests this season.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Two helpers against Sharks
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Johnson recorded two assists in Saturday's 5-3 win over San Jose.
Put on a line with veterans Boone Jenner and Gustav Nyquist after a sluggish start to the game for the Blue Jackets, Johnson set up each of his linemates for goals with some slick stickwork. The rookie hasn't scored a goal of his own in 14 games and has managed only five assists over that stretch, but Johnson still flashes enough upside to give him fantasy value in dynasty and keeper formats. On the season, the 20-year-old has eight goals and 21 points through 43 games.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Notches two assists
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Johnson picked up two power-play assists and a minus-1 rating in the Blue Jackets' 4-3 shootout win over the Hurricanes on Saturday.
The third star of Saturday's contest, Johnson picked up helpers on both power-play goals by Kirill Marchenko in the second period. This performance snapped Johnson's five-game pointless streak. On the season, Johnson has eight goals and 18 points.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Scores in second straight
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Johnson scored his eighth goal of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Flyers.
Johnson and Kirill Marchenko scored less than three minutes apart early in the second period to give Columbus a 2-1 lead, but Philly's own young guns quickly answered back. Johnson has found the back of the net in back-to-back games since moving up to center the top line between Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine, both of whom picked up assists on Tuesday's tally, and the 20-year-old has the elite offensive skills to hang with his two more experienced linemates. With Boone Jenner (thumb) out until the new year, Johnson appears set for an extended audition in the spotlight.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Pockets goal in loss to Dallas
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Johnson scored his seventh goal of the season in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Stars.
Columbus was blanked for over 59 minutes, but Johnson ruined Jake Oettinger's shutout bid by sneaking a backhander past him with only 15 seconds left on the clock. The 20-year-old rookie didn't look out of place skating on the top line between Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine, and while he has more value in dynasty formats than re-drafts leagues, Johnson could have some short-term fantasy appeal while he holds down that assignment.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Nets sixth goal of 2022-23
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Johnson scored a goal in Columbus' 4-2 loss to Detroit on Sunday.
Johnson has six goals and 13 points in 20 games this season. He's been held off the scoresheet only once in his last four contests. Johnson hasn't had a scoring drought of more than two games so far in 2022-23 despite not playing a substantial role; he came into Sunday's contest averaging just 12:35 of ice time. The 20-year-old logged a season-low 8:14 in Friday's 4-1 victory over Winnipeg, but that jumped to 15:18 on Sunday.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Sends helper Friday
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Johnson recorded an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Jets.
Johnson continued his warm run of late by helping out on an Erik Gudbranson goal in the first period. Since returning from a two-game absence with an undisclosed injury, Johnson has two goals and four helpers in eight contests, including his first career multi-point effort. The 20-year-old is up to five tallies, seven helpers and 22 shots on net in 19 outings overall, which could him some fantasy value in deeper redraft formats as a scoring-only forward.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Notches career first
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Johnson scored a goal and drew an assist during Friday's 3-2 loss to the visiting Islanders.
Entering Friday tied for third among NHL rookies with four goals, Johnson continues climbing up the first-year scoring charts. The fifth overall selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft earned the first multi-point game of his 26-game career Friday. Johnson converted on a 5-on-3 situation, 33 seconds after Yegor Chinakhov's goal. The rookie shared the team lead with four shots during the loss.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Scores on power play Sunday
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Johnson netted a power-play goal in a 5-3 win against Florida on Sunday.
Johnson has four goals and nine points in 15 games this season. He's been effectively lately, recording a point in three of his last four contests. Johnson's worth keeping an eye on because he's currently on the top power-play unit. That hasn't always been the case for him, but as long as Johnson stays in that role, he could be a solid offensive contributor.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Will play Saturday
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Johnson (undisclosed) will return to the lineup Saturday against the Islanders, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Johnson sat out Thursday against the Flyers as he was 'dinged up', but coach Brad Larsen has said the rookie will be good to go Saturday. Johnson has three goals and three assists in 11 games this season.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Will not play Thursday
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Johnson (undisclosed) will not play Thursday versus the Flyers, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Johnson has three goals and six points in 11 games this season. He is "dinged up" and will miss his first game since he was recalled after Opening Night when Patrik Laine was injured.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Caps scoring Sunday
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Johnson scored his second goal of the season Sunday, leading the Blue Jackets to a 5-1 victory over the Rangers.
Johnson has fit well on the second line as a rookie. The 2021 fifth-overall draft pick has collected two goals among four points in six outings. Those goals have come in his past two games. Johnson's ice time remains limited, however. He has surpassed 12:24 only once, earning 17:21 against the Penguins on Saturday.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Nets first NHL goal
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Johnson scored a goal Saturday in a 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh.
This one goes on the mantle. Johnson took a pass from Jack Roslovic early in the second, skated in front of the net, and avoided a poke check from Tristan Jarry before scoring with his backhand. It was his first goal in 14 NHL games.
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Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson: Recalled from AHL
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Johnson was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Thursday, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Johnson, who was drafted fifth overall in 2021, played nine games last season for the Blue Jackets, picking up three assists. Johnson should see action, especially if Patrik Laine is unable to go after getting hurt Wednesday.
