Johansson stopped 28 of 30 shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.
Johansson returned to the Lightning crease after a three-game absence and earned his second win of the campaign following an impressive display. Johansson will continue as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup, though, and with the 30-year-old Russian set to continue to have a large workload, Johansson shouldn't be targeted in most formats as long as Vasilevskiy remains healthy and available.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Set to face Nashville
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Johansson is expected to start on the road against Nashville on Friday, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.
Johansson has a 1-1-1 record, 5.22 GAA and .856 save percentage in four appearances in 2024-25. He has surrendered at least five goals in each of his past three starts. Nashville ranks last offensively with just 2.35 goals per game. Vasilevskiy might miss Friday's game for a non-injury reason, which would result in Matt Tomkins, who was summoned from AHL Syracuse, serving as the backup goaltender.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Can't shake bad smell from game
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Johansson made 36 saves in a 7-6 overtime loss to Columbus on Thursday.
Johansson's teammates gave him a three-goal lead by the 11:52 mark of the first period, but he and his mates could not stop the Blue Jackets, who were relentless. Johansson is 1-1-1 in three starts this season, but his 5.22 GAA and .856 save percentage guarantees two things -- a spot on the fantasy waiver wire for him and a heavy workload for Andrei Vasilevskiy.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Starting in Columbus
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Johansson will patrol the road crease in Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
Johansson will start for the first time since Nov. 3, when he allowed five goals on 32 shots against the Jets. All of the 29-year-old's appearances so far have come on the road, and that will continue Thursday. He's facing a Columbus team that has scored 3.22 goals per game despite a 7-9-2 record.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Rough outing in loss
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Johansson conceded five goals on 32 shots in Sunday's 7-4 loss to Winnipeg.
Johansson made just his third appearance and second start of the season Sunday. The 29-year-old allowed four goals at even strength and one on the power play. The Swedish netminder won't get many starts as long as Andrei Vasilevskiy is healthy. Johansson is 1-1-0 with a 4.51 GAA and .866 save percentage.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Defending crease Sunday
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Johansson will guard the road goal Sunday versus the Jets, per Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun.
During his last outing, Johansson made 30 saves in an 8-5 win over New Jersey on Oct. 22. The 29-year-old netminder has surrendered six goals on 50 shots in two appearances en route to a mark of 1-0-0 this season. Winnipeg has a league-best 10-1-0 record while sitting first in the NHL with 4.73 goals per game.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Nets first win of season
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Johansson made 30 saves in an 8-5 win over New Jersey on Tuesday.
Johansson had made his season debut Monday after relieving starter Andrei Vasilevskiy, and Tuesday was a scheduled start in a back-to-back situation. He didn't really impress, but it's hard to lose when your mates gift you eight goals. Johansson is not likely to see much action this season, other than in back-to-backs. He'll win as long as the Bolts continue to paint goals on the board, but his ratios may leave a bad taste. Last year, Johansson played a lot early in the season and had a 12-7-5 record overall. But his ratios had an odor all season long.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Starting Tuesday
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Johansson will guard the road goal Tuesday against New Jersey, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Johansson will get his first start of the season after making 14 saves on 15 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to Toronto. He replaced Andrei Vasilevskiy midway through the second period. New Jersey has amassed 27 goals in eight games this campaign.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Works in relief Monday
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Johansson replaced Andrei Vasilevskiy in the second period of Monday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs. He gave up one power-play goal on 15 shots.
Johansson entered the game when the outcome was already decided, and while he gave up a power-play goal to Brayden Point in the third period, his outing was decent overall. Johansson should be the starter in Tuesday's game at New Jersey in the second half of this back-to-back set.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Between pipes Monday
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Johansson will start Monday's preseason contest versus the Panthers, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.
Johansson has struggled through exhibition play so far -- he's allowed 13 goals in the last two games. The 29-year-old appeared in 26 regular-season contests in 2023-24, posting a record of 12-7-5 with an .890 save percentage and a 3.37 GAA.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Set to start Saturday
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Johansson will guard the road goal in Saturday's preseason game against Nashville, per the NHL media site.
Johansson will look for a better showing after allowing seven goals on 26 shots in Wednesday's 8-7 win over Florida. Regardless of how he does in the preseason, though, Johansson is expected to start the campaign as Tampa Bay's No. 2 goaltender behind Andrei Vasilevskiy.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: In goal Wednesday
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Johansson will protect the home goal in Wednesday's preseason game versus the Panthers, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Johansson will get his first preseason action in this game. The 29-year-old enters 2024-25 as the presumed backup to Andrei Vasilevskiy. Johansson appeared in a career-high 26 games last year, going 12-7-5 despite a 3.37 GAA and an .890 save percentage.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Recovering from quad tear
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Johansson, who was previously listed as being out with a lower-body injury, sustained a quad tear March 30, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports Wednesday.
Johansson finished the campaign with a 12-7-5 record, 3.37 GAA and .890 save percentage across 26 regular-season appearances. He still has one season left on his two-year, $1.55 million contract, so the 28-year-old goaltender will likely remain on the Lightning roster in 2024-25 as the backup netminder behind Andrei Vasilevskiy.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Remains out for Game 2
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Johansson (lower body) won't dress for Tuesday's Game 2 versus the Panthers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Johansson could still be available at some point in the postseason, but it's unclear when that may be. It's safe to assume he'll be out indefinitely, as the Lightning have not provided a specific update on his status.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Could return for postseason
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Johansson (lower body) may be an option during the postseason, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports Monday.
While having Johansson available to serve as the backup will certainly benefit the Lightning, the 28-year-old netminder shouldn't be expected to take the crease for the team any time soon unless Andrei Vasilevskiy suffers an injury. Johansson will end the regular season having made a career-high 26 appearances with a 12-7-5 record, a 3.37 GAA, an .890 save percentage and two shutouts.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Still not skating
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Johansson (lower body) has yet to start skating with the team, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Thursday.
Considering the fact Johansson has been off the ice for over a week, fantasy players should probably consider him out indefinitely at this point. With just four regular-season games remaining, Johansson may not get back into action this year, as Andrei Vasilevskiy will no doubt take all the starts in the postseason, assuming he's healthy. Without Johansson in the lineup, Matt Tomkins will serve as the No. 2 option behind Vasi.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Out versus Blue Jackets
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Johansson (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Columbus, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.
Johansson has started 26 games for the Lightning this season, recording an .890 save percentage and a 12-7-5 record. The 28-year-old will set his sights on getting healthy for the Lightning's playoff run to serve as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup. In the meantime, Matt Tomkins will serve as Tampa Bay's No. 2 option behind Vasi.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Remains unavailable
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Johansson (lower body) remains out Saturday against the Penguins, per the NHL media site.
Johansson will miss his fourth straight game. The 28-year-old netminder is 12-7-5 with an .890 save percentage and a 3.37 GAA this season. Matt Tomkins will back up Andrei Vasilevskiy while Johansson is sidelined.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Not available Thursday
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Johansson (lower body) is not expected to suit up for Thursday's game versus the Canadiens, per NHL.com.
Head coach Jon Cooper confirmed Matt Tomkins to start for the Lightning against the Habs, per Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida, which further suggests Johansson is not ready to return from his lower-body issue. Johansson's status for Saturday's game versus the Penguins is not clear, but he should be expected to remain out as long as Tomkins is on the Lightning's roster.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Unavailable Wednesday
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Johansson (lower body) isn't expected to be in the lineup Wednesday against Toronto, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Johansson is poised to miss his second straight contest, so the Lightning recalled Matt Tomkins from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Johansson has a 12-7-5 record this season with a 3.37 GAA and an .890 save percentage through 26 games played. If Johansson is ruled out for Thursday's matchup versus Montreal, Tomkins may play in the second half of Tampa Bay's back-to-back.