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Wild slow Avs' surge as Fiala's hat trick highlights 8-3 win

Kevin Fiala notched his first career hat trick, Kirill Kaprizov had two of Minnesota’s three power-play goals, and the Wild beat Colorado 8-3

APRIL 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Clears waviers Johnson cleared waivers and was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Johnson was placed on waivers with the purpose of sending him to the taxi squad. The 26-year-old plays a key physical role for the Wild, as he's dished out 19 hits over the past eight games.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Monday Johnson is in the lineup Monday against Colorado.

Impact Johnson cleared waivers Monday but stayed on the active roster for the contest against the Avalanche. He owns a minus-4 rating and has yet to score through 10 NHL games this season.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Johnson was waived by the Wild on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact The 26-year-old forward has recorded just one point over 28 career NHL games, so he'll likely clear waivers and go back to AHL Iowa or the taxi squad. Johnson posted 18 goals and 13 assists across 42 minor-league matchups last year.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to active roster Johnson was promoted to the active roster Saturday, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Johnson has shuffled between the active roster and taxi squad frequently. He'll center the fourth line in Saturday's game versus the Golden Knights.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to taxi squad Johnson was sent to the taxi squad Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Johnson will likely shuttle between the taxi squad and active roster frequently. The 26-year-old could be in the mix for fourth-line usage Saturday versus the Golden Knights.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to active roster Johnson was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Johnson is set to center the fourth line in Wednesday's game versus the Sharks. The 26-year-old hasn't recorded a point in seven outings this year.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to taxi squad Johnson was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Johnson has played in four of the last six games for the Wild. He'll likely be in the mix for a fourth-line role ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Sharks.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Karlsson leads Sharks past Wild 4-3 in shootout

Erik Karlsson scored twice in regulation and then added the deciding goal in the eighth round of the shootout to lead the San Jose Sharks past the Minnesota Wild 4-3

MARCH 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Slotting in Monday Johnson will be promoted to the active roster for Monday's game versus the Sharks, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson has played nine games with the Wild over the last two seasons, posting no points, 14 hits and a minus-5 rating. He's expected to center the fourth line with Nick Bjugstad and Nico Sturm on Monday.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to taxi squad Johnson was promoted to the active roster Sunday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson will travel with the Wild for their upcoming four-game road trip to San Jose and Vegas. The 26-year-old has played six NHL games this season, recording no points and eight hits.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Johnson was assigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Johnson was called up from the minors in late January, and he's bounced between the taxi squad and the active roster for nearly two months. The 26-year-old suited up for just six games, averaging 10:20 of ice time and recording no points. The North Dakota native should have a more significant role in the AHL.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brodin gets winner 18 seconds into OT as Wild top Avs 4-3

Jonas Brodin scored 18 seconds into overtime to give the depleted Minnesota Wild a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche

FEBRUARY 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Earns taxi squad shot Per CapFriendly, Johnson cleared waivers and resides on the taxi squad.

Impact Johnson failed to make the Wild roster out of training camp, and he has resided on the team's taxi squad for the entire campaign before the AHL season gets underway. The North Dakota product spent the entire 2019-20 season with AHL Iowa, racking up 18 goals and 31 points over 42 games. Expect Johnson to spent most of his time between the taxi squad and the minors this season.

JANUARY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Wild slow Avs' surge as Fiala's hat trick highlights 8-3 win

Karlsson leads Sharks past Wild 4-3 in shootout

Brodin gets winner 18 seconds into OT as Wild top Avs 4-3