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Earns two points in win Johnson scored a power-play goal on four shots and added an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Johnson set up Denton Mateychuk in the first period before scoring a goal of his own in the second. There was a little life in Johnson's offense in January -- he earned seven points with 25 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 15 outings for the month. He's up to six goals, 18 points, 82 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating through 53 contests overall, mainly in a middle-six role.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson has goal and an assist in Blue Jackets' 5-3 win over Blues

Kent Johnson had a goal and assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 5-3 on Saturday night for their season-best fifth straight victory

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Coyle scores shootout winner as Blue Jackets beat Penguins 4-3

Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Two-point effort Thursday Johnson scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact The 23-year-old winger had managed just one point, a goal, over the prior 11 games, but Johnson made an impact Thursday by feeding Zach Werenski in the second period for Columbus' third goal before wrapping up the scoring himself midway through the third. Johnson's power-play point was his first of the season, and after a rough beginning to the campaign under former coach Dean Evason, the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft seems to be getting more opportunities under Rick Bowness, skating on the top PP unit in each of the last two games.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets beat skidding Canucks 4-1 behind Marchenko and Johnson

Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson each had a goal and an assist, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets over the skidding Vancouver Canucks 4-1 for their third straight win

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Finds twine in loss Johnson scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Johnson ended a seven-game point drought with the tally. The 23-year-old has moved around the lineup lately, but he was on the second line with 16:41 of ice time Thursday, his highest total since Nov. 26 versus the Maple Leafs. Johnson has fallen far short of expectations created from his 24-goal, 57-point 2024-25 campaign, earning just four goals, eight assists, 63 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating through 42 outings this season. He's shooting just 6.3 percent in 2025-26 compared to 19.5 percent last year -- once he can find a middle ground, he should be a much more consistent scorer.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Reilly Smith's 2 goals lead Golden Knights to 5-3 comeback win over Blue Jackets

Reilly Smith scored twice, Mark Stone extended his goal streak to six games and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame an early injury to goalie Carter Hart, rallying past the Columbus...

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Three-game, four-assist streak Johnson put up two assists Tuesday in a 4-3 overtime win over Anaheim.

Impact Johnson has scuffled this season, but he has put together a modest three-game, four-assist streak. He needs to shoot a lot more, though -- he has a single shot in that span, and he's been incredibly unlucky. Johnson is firing at a 5.6 percent success rate this season compared to his career mark of 13.2.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Ducks vs. Blue Jackets - December 16, 2025

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Adam Fantilli's OT goal lifts Blue Jackets past Ducks 4–3

Adam Fantilli scored with 1:28 left in overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4–3 win over the Anaheim Ducks, snapping a five-game losing streak

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds twine Thursday Johnson scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Red Wings.

Impact Johnson ended a 10-game point drought with the tally. The 23-year-old has seen second-line usage during the slump, though his ice time has often fluctuated. Fantasy managers counting on a repeat of his 57-point breakout from last year have been greatly disappointed -- he has just six points through 26 outings in 2025-26. He's added 46 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 26 outings, which is not a particularly useful level of production.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fantilli scores twice, Marchenko has shootout winner to lift Blue Jackets past Red Wings, 6-5

Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Elvis Set to Start in Net Tonight in Winnipeg, Blue Jackets @ Jets 😤 | Pregame Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

1st is the worst, 2nd is the best

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Marchenko gets deciding goal of shootout to give Blue Jackets 4-3 win over Canadiens

Kirill Marchenko scored the deciding goal of the shootout, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Kent Johnson looking to win more battles for Columbus Blue Jackets, avoid doghouse Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason isn't shy about his standards, and Kent Johnson is trying to measure up.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Back in action Thursday Johnson will return to the lineup Thursday after being a healthy scratch Tuesday in Seattle, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact It was thought that Johnson missed Tuesday's gam with an illness, but head coach Dean Evason said that was not the case. Johnson will replace Boone Jenner (upper body) in the lineup. Johnson is off to a mediocre start with two goals, three assists and a minus-eight rating in 15 appearances.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Tuesday Johnson (undisclosed) is not expected to play Tuesday versus the Kraken, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact The Blue Jackets have been dealing with an illness and could also have some injury concerns, so it's unclear why exactly Johnson is out. Johnson can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Columbus will get Cole Sillinger and Miles Wood back from their respective illnesses to help fill out the lineup Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets pick up rare victory in Pittsburgh with 5-4 shootout win over the Penguins

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored three times during the shootout to edge the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

One of each Tuesday Johnson scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

Impact The second line of Johnson, Adam Fantilli and Boone Jenner each contributed a goal and a helper in this win. Johnson has scored in back-to-back games and looks to be shaking off his early slump, which saw him held off the scoresheet in the first four contests. He's at three points, 12 shots and a plus-1 rating through six outings. Johnson has little physicality but should settle in as a reliable source of points and shots throughout the year.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner nets goal and assist in 5-1 win over slumping Stars

Columbus captain Boone Jenner had a power-play goal and an assist in the first period, and the Blue Jackets beat Dallas 5-1 to hand the slumping Stars their third straight defeat

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Finally gets first goal of season Johnson scored a goal in a 3-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday.

Impact Johnson nabbed a deflection in the crease and scored on a backhand early in the first period. It was his first point through five games this season. Johnson had 57 points, including 22 goals, in 68 games last campaign. It was a solid bounce-back performance from a sophomore season where he had so many things go wrong. Still, Johnson's 19.5 shooting percentage was unsustainable, so expect him to fall back to earth a bit this year.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finally gets first goal of season Johnson scored a goal in a 3-2 win over the Lightning on Saturday.

Impact Johnson nabbed a deflection in the crease and scored on a backhand early in the first period. It was his first goal (and point) of the season. Johnson put up a strong 57 points, including 22 goals, in 68 games last season. It was a great bounce back from a sophomore season where he had so many things go wrong. Still, Johnson's 19.5 shooting percentage was unsustainable, so expect him to fall back to earth a bit this year.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Lightning - October 18, 2025

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Marchenko's third-period goal lifts Blue Jackets to first home win, 3-2 over Lightning

Kirill Marchenko scored early in the third period to rally Columbus over the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2, snapping a three-game skid and giving the Blue Jackets their first home victor...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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