This would be a big loss for the Avalanche as they are already banged up and Johnson is their #1 defenceman. Monitor his status going forward for a more detailed update.

Johnson will give the Avs an immediate boost on the back end. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.

The Avs have lost the last two games without their top defenseman so expect him to rush back. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.

Johnson will miss yet another game tonight. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.

No word on whether Johnson plays tonight but skating is a good sign. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.

Johnson misses another games at such a critical stretch. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.

Sounds like Johnson could miss another game. The former first overall pick has four goals and 24 points through 68 games.

Turns out Johnson will play tonight. If he can't play, look for Ryan O'Byrne to draw back in. Johnson has four goals and 24 points in 63 games.

Johnson might not be able to play tomorrow. If he can't play, look for Ryan O'Byrne to draw back in. Johnson has four goals and 24 points in 63 games.

Johnson had been listed as day-to-day but should be a go for tonight. He scored four goals and 23 points in 55 games.

Sounds like a foregone conclusion that Johnson will miss tomorrow's tilt. He's scored four goals and 23 points in 55 games.

Johnson now has four goals and 22 points on the season, making his down year a bit more respectable.

The former 1st overall pick now has a goal and 19 points on the season and should finish with around 40 points.

Johnson will not play tonight due to his hand injury. The former 1st overall pick has a goal and 16 points over 38 games in what has to be considered a disappointing season. He is currently listed as day-to-day.

He is questionable to play tomorrow night. The former 1st overall pick has a goal and 16 points through 38 games.

Johnson gets back into the lineup after missing a few games with a groin injury. Expect him to be eased back into the lineup as rookie Stefan Elliott has been handling most of Johnson's offensive duties.

Johnson hasn't played since the 20th, missing the past five games. While he's close to returning, the Avs will play it safe with their top defender.

Johnson hasn't played since the 20th, missing the past four games. While he's close to returning, the Avs will play it safe with their top defender.

Johnson will remain out of the lineup but could return with in a week. Coming over from the St. Louis Blues last season, the former 1st overall pick has disappointed with only nine assists in 21 games.

Johnson won't be eligible to play for the Avs for at least seven days. He has nine assists through 21 games with a minus-12 rating.