Johansson made 26 saves through overtime and three saves in the shootout in a 4-3 SO loss to Philadelphia.
Bobby Brink was his kryptonite -- the young Flyer had two goals. And the Bolts had a defensive breakdown on the Flyers' third goal that left Johansson swimming. The netminder continues to struggle this season. He's 3-4-1 in his last eight starts and 7-5-2 overall. His 3.12 GAA and .896 save percentage are uninspiring. Johansson isn't a reliable fantasy option.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Set to start Thursday
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Johansson will protect the road goal versus the Flyers on Thursday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
It's a simple spot start for Johansson against a weaker opponent, allowing Andrei Vasilevskiy to rest after he started the previous three games, losing two of them. Johansson's last appearance was a 31-save performance in a 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets on March 4. The 29-year-old will face the Flyers, who have scored just eight goals during their five-game losing streak.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Rings up another win
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Johansson made 30 saves in a 6-2 win over Columbus on Tuesday.
Johansson is now 7-5-1 in 13 starts, but his 3.15 GAA and .895 save percentage are unimpressive. Still, the Bolts are white-hot right now (9-1-0 in the last 10 games), so Johansson is a must-play whenever he's in the blue paint.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Facing Blue Jackets
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Johansson will patrol the home crease against Columbus on Tuesday, according to Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.
Johansson will get the second half of Tampa Bay's back-to-back after Andrei Vasilevskiy played in Monday's 2-1 loss to Florida. The 29-year-old Johansson has a 6-5-1 record with one shutout, a 3.24 GAA and an .892 save percentage across 13 appearances this season. Columbus sits fifth in the league with 3.35 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Expects to dress as backup
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Johansson (lower body) expects to dress as the backup netminder for Thursday's home game against the Flames, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Although Andrei Vasilevskiy will operate as the starter for Thursday's matchup, Johansson should be available, as he appears to have moved past the lower-body issue that forced him to miss the last eight games. The Lightning begin next week with a back-to-back set that includes games against the Panthers and Blue Jackets on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Johansson between the pipes for one of those matchups.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Will not suit up
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Johansson (lower body) is not in uniform for Tuesday's game versus the Oilers, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
Andrei Vasilevskiy is starting, with Matt Tomkins filling the backup role. Johansson will miss his eighth straight contest, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to practice. Until Tomkins is reassigned to AHL Syracuse, it's safe to assume Johansson will remain out of the lineup.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Remains unavailable
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Johansson (lower body) is expected to be unavailable for Sunday's home game versus Seattle, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Johansson didn't participate in Saturday's practice, prompting the Lightning to summon Matt Tomkins from AHL Syracuse to occupy the backup role behind Andrei Vasilevskiy. The 29-year-old Johansson has a 6-5-1 record with one shutout, a 3.24 GAA and an .892 save percentage through 13 appearances this season. It's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Dealing with lower-body injury
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Johansson didn't participate in Thursday's morning skate and is considered day-to-day due to a lower-body injury, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
The Lightning recalled Matt Tomkins from AHL Syracuse on Thursday, and Johansson's injury helps provide a reason for the move. Andrei Vasilevskiy (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's home game against the Kings, and Tomkins would presumably start if Vasilevskiy is unavailable or serve as the backup if Vasilevskiy is cleared to start.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Allows three goals in loss
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Johansson made 15 saves in a 4-1 loss to Chicago on Tuesday.
He allowed three goals. Johansson is 2-4-0 with 19 goals allowed in his last six games. Johansson continues to struggle in his backup role, but he was pressed into duty when Andrei Vasilevskiy came down sick. We wouldn't rely on Johansson for fantasy help.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Starting Tuesday
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Johansson will start at home versus the Blackhawks on Tuesday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
Johansson will get his third start in five games and his second in a row against the Blackhawks, but this one is due to Andrei Vasilevskiy (illness) being unavailable. Johansson won a 4-3 result over Chicago on Friday, but he performed poorly, stopping just 11 of 14 shots. He's a decent streaming option in a pinch, but don't expect top-tier performance.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Receiving start Friday
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Johansson will start in goal Friday in Chicago, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
Johansson has lost three of his last four starts, allowing 13 goals in that span. He'll take the first half of a back-to-back Friday, drawing the easier matchup against the Blackhawks while Andrei Vasilevskiy is likely to face the Red Wings on Saturday. Johansson is 5-4-1 with a 3.27 GAA and an .899 save percentage over 11 contests, but the Blackhawks have won just twice in their last eight games.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: First goalie off Monday
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Johansson was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Toronto.
Johansson will start in the first half of a back-to-back set Monday, making just his second start over the Lightning's last eight games. While Andrei Vasilevskiy will presumably start in Montreal on Tuesday, it wouldn't be surprising to see Johansson back in the net over the weekend, as the Lightning have games in Chicago on Friday and in Detroit on Saturday.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Sharp in Sunday's win
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Johansson stopped 31 of 33 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.
Johansson had lost his previous two outings, allowing seven goals on 61 shots across those games. He got back on track in the second half of a back-to-back, putting in a good effort while receiving plenty of support in this contest. For the season, Johansson improved to 5-3-1 with a 3.18 GAA and a .903 save percentage over 10 appearances. Johansson doesn't tend to have good ratios, but he's worth streaming to chase wins as he plays on a strong team. Look for Andrei Vasilevskiy to be back in goal Tuesday in Boston.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Starting in Pittsburgh
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Johansson will defend the road net versus the Penguins on Sunday, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.
Johansson will get the second half of Tampa Bay's back-to-back after Andrei Vasilevskiy played in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to New Jersey. The 29-year-old Johansson has a 4-3-1 record with one shutout, a 3.32 GAA and an .898 save percentage in nine appearances this season. Pittsburgh is tied for 15th in the league with 3.00 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Yields three goals in loss
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Johansson stopped 22 of 25 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
The Lightning were limited to three goals while losing all three games of their California road trip, with Johansson on the hook for this one after Andrei Vasilevskiy dropped 2-1 results to the Sharks and Kings. The lack of goal support is unusual -- the Lightning have been one of the top-scoring teams in the league this season. Johansson has lost two starts in a row and is now at 4-3-1 with a 3.32 GAA and an .898 save percentage over nine outings. Vasilevskiy will likely get the nod for Tuesday's home game versus the Hurricanes.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: In goal Sunday
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Johansson will patrol the road crease in Anaheim on Sunday, per Ducks PA Announcer Phil Hulett.
Johansson was solid across three appearances in December, posting a 2-1-0 record, .947 save percentage and 1.68 GAA. The Lightning have lost three consecutive games, but Johansson will have a favorable matchup against an Anaheim club that ranks 31st in the NHL with 2.50 goals per game. The Swedish netminder is 5-1-0 with a 1.40 GAA and a .951 save percentage over six career appearances against the Ducks.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: In goal Sunday
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Johansson will patrol the home crease against Montreal on Sunday, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.
Johansson will get the second half of Tampa Bay's back-to-back after Andrei Vasilevskiy played in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rangers. The 29-year-old Johansson has won his last three outings, allowing only three goals on 89 shots. He has a 4-1-1 record with a 3.25 GAA and a .902 save percentage through seven appearances this season. Montreal sits 19th in the league with 2.97 goals per game in 2024-25 and earned a 4-0 win over Florida on Saturday.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Facing Panthers
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Johansson will guard the road goal versus Florida on Monday, according to Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.
Johansson will get the second half of Tampa Bay's back-to-back after Andrei Vasilevskiy played in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The 29-year-old Johansson has a 3-1-1 record with a 3.84 GAA and an .882 save percentage across six appearances this season. Florida sits fourth in the league with 3.54 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Strong showing in win
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Johansson stopped 21 of 22 shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.
Johansson earned his second win in a row and had his best start of the season. He gave up a Brandon Montour power-play tally in the first period, but the Lightning scored five straight goals afterward. Johansson is now 3-1-1 with a 3.84 GAA and an .882 save percentage over six appearances this season. He has played in roughly one game every four to six contests, which doesn't make him much of a fantasy factor. He'll likely play once over the Lightning's four games prior to the holiday break.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Slated to start Saturday
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Johansson is expected to start on the road against Seattle on Saturday, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.
Johansson has a 2-1-1 record, 4.48 GAA and .872 save percentage in five appearances in 2024-25. He stopped 29 of 31 shots in a 3-2 overtime victory over the Predators on Nov. 29 in his last start. Seattle is tied for 17th in goals per game this campaign with 3.03.
