Johnson scored an unassisted goal on three shots in Friday's 7-3 preseason loss to the Penguins
Johnson's goal in the second period halted a red-hot Pittsburgh offense that had scored five unanswered goals, erasing a strong start from the Blue Jackets. Johnson has looked healthy in the preseason after undergoing shoulder surgery in March. The 21-year-old forward will likely see plenty of ice time in the top six and power play in 2024-25. He notched 16 points in 42 contests during the 2023-24 campaign before the shoulder injury ended his year prematurely.