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Trevor Zegras scores twice against former team as Flyers defeat Gauthier, Ducks 5-2

Trevor Zegras scored twice for the Philadelphia Flyers in his first game against his former Anaheim team to lead them to a 5-2 win over the Ducks

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Dylan McIlrath and Ross Johnston drop the gloves for a true heavyweight tilt The big boys can chuck 'em!

JANUARY 6 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Earns helper after brief absence Johnston registered an assist and added four hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning.

Impact Johnston missed Monday's game versus the Sharks due to an illness but was able to limit the absence to that one contest. The 31-year-old has chipped in four assists over his last seven outings while playing in a fourth-line role. He's had a career year with 11 points, 22 shots on net, 115 hits, 62 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 38 appearances, but his bottom-six usage is still too risky for many fantasy formats.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Tuesday Johnston (illness) participated in Tuesday's practice, according to Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

Impact Johnston wasn't available Monday against the Sharks due to his illness, but he should return to the lineup for Wednesday's home game against Tampa Bay. The Prince Edward Island native will more than likely be back in a fourth-line capacity for that matchup.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Johnston won't be an option for Monday's home divisional matchup against the Sharks due to an illness.

Impact Johnston will miss just his second of the campaign Monday. Jansen Harkins, who was a healthy scratch Saturday in Los Angeles, will draw back into the lineup against San Jose. Johnston has contributed two goals, 10 points and 111 hits across 37 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Player Safety comes for Ducks forward Ross Johnston Things got feisty last night in Anaheim!

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Pavel Mintyukov scores with 3:29 left to lift Ducks past Blue Jackets, 4-3

Pavel Mintyukov slid a shot from the slot past Elvis Merzlikins with 3:29 left and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns two points Friday Johnston scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Capitals.

Impact Johnston has been a fixture on the Ducks' fourth line this season. He may be challenged to stay in the lineup going forward, as Anaheim's at full strength among its skaters. Friday's effort was Johnston's second multi-point outing of the year, and he's at two goals, seven points, 11 shots on net, 71 hits, 50 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 27 appearances. This matches his most productive season, and he's one off tying his career high in goals.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks snap Capitals' 6-game winning streak with 4-3 shootout victory on goals by Terry, McTavish

Troy Terry and Mason McTavish scored shootout goals, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped the Washington Capitals’ six-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Ross Johnston gets a penalty for pulling Liam O'Brien's hair My little sister used to pull this same move when we were kids lol

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

HAIR we go... 😖

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Draws helper in win Johnston posted an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Bruins.

Impact Johnston snapped an 11-game point drought with the helper. The 31-year-old enforcer has been a regular on the Ducks' fourth line this season, though he could be scratched on occasion once the team is fully healthy at forward. Johnston has five points -- his most in a single season since 2021-22, and he's added seven shots on net, 53 hits, 46 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 19 appearances.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Greer and Ross Johnston drop the mitts in spirited tilt Greer hits him with an early cheap shot?

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Troy Terry snaps a third-period tie as the Ducks top the Bruins for a 7-5 win

Troy Terry snapped a tie in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks held off the Boston Bruins for a 7-5 victory

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Enforcer Ross Johnston leads Ducks' offense in win over Preds Deadspin | Enforcer Ross Johnston leads Ducks' offense in win over Preds

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Best game of career Johnston scored a goal, dished out two assists, earned a fighting major, logged four hits and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Impact It was just the second multi-point effort of Johnston's career. He scored at 8:52 of the first period and then assisted on goals by Beckett Sennecke and Troy Terry later in the game. A fight with Michael McCarron in the third period allowed Johnston to complete his Gordie Howe hat trick. With this massive performance, Johnston is just one point shy of matching his total from last season. He's at three points, two shots on net, 14 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-2 rating. With the Ducks having a lot of young players in the lineup, Johnston is purely an enforcer on the fourth line to keep the skill guys safe.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Ducks vs. Predators - October 21, 2026

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Ducks rookie Beckett Sennecke picks up his third goal of the season in 5-2 win over Predators

Anaheim rookie Beckett Sennecke scored his third goal of the season as the Ducks pulled away from Nashville 5-2

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Ducks vs. Predators | October 21, 2025

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Ryan Reaves vs Ross Johnston in heavyweight showdown. A showdown between two powerful NHL heavyweights.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Ducks rout Mammoth for 1st preseason win Matthew Phillips scores two goals, Drew Helleson has a goal and two assists and Beckett Sennecke, Ryan Strome and Ross Johnston all score in...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Participates in practice Thursday Johnston (upper body) participated in Thursday's practice session to begin training camp, signaling that he's healthy ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, Derek Lee of The Hockey News re...

Impact Johnston missed the final few weeks of the 2024-25 regular season due to an upper-body injury, but he appears to have moved past the ailment over the summer. He appeared in 43 regular-season games last year, recording a goal, three assists, 134 hits and 72 PIM while averaging 8:41 of ice time.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return this season Johnston (upper body) isn't expected to play again this season, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports Saturday.

Impact Johnston has a goal, four points, 72 PIM and 134 hits in 43 appearances with Anaheim in 2024-25. He was last in the lineup March 12. The 31-year-old's four-year, $4.4 million contract runs through the 2025-26 campaign, so he'll likely be back with the Ducks next season and probably continue to serve in a bottom-six capacity.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Johnston (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Rangers, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Johnston is set to miss his seventh straight game. There's been no information regarding his recovery, so it seems unlikely he'll be back in action Sunday versus the Maple Leafs.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Wednesday Johnston (upper body) will not play Wednesday versus the Bruins, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Johnston is out of the lineup for a sixth straight game. There's no telling when the 31-year-old will be available again, as it has not yet been reported that he's returned to practice. Even when healthy, he's not a lock to play.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Trevor Zegras scores twice against former team as Flyers defeat Gauthier, Ducks 5-2

Pavel Mintyukov scores with 3:29 left to lift Ducks past Blue Jackets, 4-3

Ducks snap Capitals' 6-game winning streak with 4-3 shootout victory on goals by Terry, McTavish

Troy Terry snaps a third-period tie as the Ducks top the Bruins for a 7-5 win

Ducks rookie Beckett Sennecke picks up his third goal of the season in 5-2 win over Predators