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Available for Round 2 Johnston (lower body) is seemingly available for the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports Monday.

Impact Johnston hasn't played since March 10 against Winnipeg, but he has been a regular at playoff practices. According to Cavanagh, head coach Joel Quenneville said ahead of Game 6 of Round 1 against Edmonton on Thursday that Johnston was "capable of playing." However, it seems that Johnston will be a healthy scratch for Monday's Game 1 matchup against Vegas.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights host the Ducks to open the second round

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Anaheim Ducks to begin the Western Conference second round

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Remains sidelined for Game 6 Johnston (lower body) will not be an option for Game 6 against the Oilers on Thursday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Johnston has been sidelined for 23 games dating back to March 10 versus the Jets, and will be out of action for a 24th. Prior to getting hurt, the 32-year-old winger was mired in an eight-game goal drought during which he recorded a lone helper and a meager three shots.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks host the Oilers with 3-2 series lead

The Anaheim Ducks host the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Set to miss out versus Oilers Johnston (lower body) is expected to remain out of the lineup versus the Oilers in Game 5 on Tuesday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Johnston has been on the shelf since March 10 versus the Jets due to his lower-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the 32-year-old winger was mired in a seven-game pointless streak during which he managed just three shots. Even if Johnston is cleared to return, he could struggle to break back into the lineup, especially if the Ducks keep winning.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Anaheim looks to clinch first round series over Edmonton in game 5

The Anaheim Ducks look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Edmonton Oilers in game five

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Johnston (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Game 4 against the Oilers on Sunday, Haley Elwood of the Ducks' official site reports.

Impact Johnston has missed the last 21 games dating back to the regular season with his last appearance being Mar 10. He'll remain out of the lineup again for at least one more game Sunday. The 32-year-old had 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 62 games on the season.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks host the Oilers with 2-1 series lead

The Anaheim Ducks host the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Johnston (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Game 3 against Edmonton on Friday, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

Impact Johnston hasn't played since March 10 because of the injury. He had three goals, 14 points, 107 PIM and 192 hits in 62 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. Johnston is likely to serve on the fourth line once he's healthy.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks and Oilers tied 1-1 heading into game 3

The Anaheim Ducks host the Edmonton Oilers in game three of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Still out Wednesday Johnston (lower body) won't play Wednesday in Game 2 versus the Oilers, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Johnston is expected to play at some point in the first round, but it won't happen Wednesday. He has been participating in team skates this week. The 32-year-old's next chance to play is Friday in Game 3, though it's not yet clear if he'll be in the lineup for that contest.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers host the Ducks with 1-0 series lead

The Edmonton Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Game 1 Johnston (lower body) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 1 against Edmonton, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Johnston fully participated in Monday's morning skate, but he'll remain sidelined to begin the playoffs as he continues to deal with a lower-body issue. However, head coach Joel Quenneville said Monday that he expects Johnston to play at some point during the Ducks' first-round series, so the 32-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers host the Ducks to begin the NHL Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks to start the Western Conference first round

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Nashville hosts Anaheim after Evangelista's 2-goal showing

The Nashville Predators host the Anaheim Ducks after Luke Evangelista's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Predators' 3-2 loss

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Ducks visit the Wild after Gauthier's 2-goal game

The Anaheim Ducks visit the Minnesota Wild after Cutter Gauthier scored two goals in the Ducks' 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Ducks host the Canucks after Carlson's hat trick

The Anaheim Ducks host the Vancouver Canucks after John Carlson's hat trick against the San Jose Sharks in the Ducks' 6-1 win

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Anaheim brings losing streak into game against San Jose

The Anaheim Ducks aim to end their six-game skid when they play the San Jose Sharks

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Ducks take losing streak into home matchup against the Predators

The Anaheim Ducks will try to end a five-game slide when they play the Nashville Predators

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Ducks play the Flames on losing streak

The Anaheim Ducks aim to stop their four-game losing streak when they play the Calgary Flames

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Ducks bring losing streak into matchup with the Blues

The Anaheim Ducks aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they play the St. Louis Blues

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Ducks visit the Sharks after Carlsson's 2-goal game

The Anaheim Ducks visit the San Jose Sharks after Leo Carlsson scored two goals in the Ducks' 5-4 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Ducks and Maple Leafs square off in out-of-conference matchup

The Anaheim Ducks and the Toronto Maple Leafs meet in an out-of-conference matchup

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Anaheim visits Edmonton after shootout win

The Anaheim Ducks visit the Edmonton Oilers after the Ducks took down the Calgary Flames 3-2 in overtime

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Ducks visit the Flames after Granlund's 2-goal game

The Anaheim Ducks visit the Calgary Flames after Mikael Granlund scored two goals in the Ducks' 5-3 win against the Vancouver Canucks

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

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