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Johnston has struggled to be a full-time NHLer over his career, but at age 31 in the 2025-26 season, he had a breakout season in a fourth-line role for the Anaheim Ducks, tallying 14 points (3G / 11A), 107 penalty minutes, and 192 hits in 62 games. He earns himself some security, joining the Blues on a three-year contract worth $6 million ($2M AAV).
Johnston has not played in over a week due to a lower-body injury and will remain sidelined for several more weeks, but is hopeful to return before the end of the regular season. The 32-year-old Johnston is averaging 9:45 time-on-ice and has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 62 games this season.
Ryan Strome will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Johnston to re-enter the lineup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 31-year-old Johnston has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 37 games this season.
Johnston will re-enter Anaheim's lineup on Tuesday after serving as a healthy scratch on Sunday. He will slot in for Chris Kreider, who was a surprise scratch due to an illness.
Johnston played 7:05 time-on-ice in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club and will be out day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old forward is averaging 8:41 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 43 games this season.
Johnston will be the odd-man out when the Ducks travel to Edmonton on Tuesday. Trevor Zegras, who is set to return from suspension, will take his place in the Ducks lineup.
Brett Leason will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers, sending Johnston to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Johnston is averaging 8:38 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 32 games this season.
Johnston will draw out into the Ducks lineup along with Nikita Nesterenko and Olen Zellweger. Brett Leason, Sam Colangelo, and Drew Helleson will all draw out of the lineup.
Brett Leason will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets, allowing Johnston to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Johnston will return from a one-game absence looking to add to his four points (1G / 3A) through 21 games this season.
Johnston will take a seat on Thursday in order to make room for Robby Fabbri's return from a knee injury. Johnston has one goal and three assists in 21 games this season.
Johnston will be the odd-man out on Thursday when the Ducks travel to Pittsburgh to face the Penguins. Brett Leason draws into the lineup in his place.
