Johnston scored a pair of goals on four shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Flames.
Johnston tallied 1:13 into the game to open the scoring and added a second goal in the middle frame. The second-year center has picked up five goals and three assists over his last seven appearances. For the season, he's at nine tallies, seven helpers, 49 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 19 contests. He had 41 points in 82 contests as a rookie last year, but it seems like a stretch to think he can sustain his current pace over a full campaign.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Adds power-play helper
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Johnston produced a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
Johnston had gone minus-4 over his previous two games, prompting a lineup shuffle for the Stars. The 20-year-old responded with the primary assist on Mason Marchment's power-play marker that put the Stars ahead 3-2 in the third period. Johnston is up to 14 points, 41 shots on net and 12 PIM through 17 outings this season, but he hasn't gotten on the scoresheet more than two games in a row.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Three more points in win
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Johnston tallied two goals and added an assist in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Wild.
Johnston picked up a goal and an assist on second-period power plays before adding a shorthanded tally in the third. The 20-year-old center now has five points in his last two games, all coming on special teams, including a pair of shorthanded goals. Overall, Johnston is up to seven goals and 13 points through 14 games to start the season after posting 41 points (24 goals, 17 assists) in his rookie campaign.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Two points in Winnipeg
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Johnston scored a shorthanded goal and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Jets.
The 20-year-old stole the puck at the Winnipeg blue line early in the second period with an aggressive forecheck before beating Connor Hellebuyck on the short side, giving the Stars a 2-0 lead. Johnston then helped set up Matt Duchene for the eventual game-winner later in the frame. The 2021 first-round pick has had a strong start to his sophomore NHL campaign, racking up five goals and 10 points in 13 games. There's room for further growth in his numbers as Johnston's role increases -- Saturday's helper was his first point of the season on the power play.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Finds goal in loss
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Johnston scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.
Johnston got the Stars on the board at 5:09 of the third period. The 20-year-old had gone three games without a point to open November after posting seven points in as many outings in October. He's still young and in a middle-six role, so there's some ups and downs to be expected. The center has four goals, four helpers, 26 shots on net, eight blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 11 appearances this season.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Records two-point night in win
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Johnston scored a goal with an assist in Monday's 5-3 win against the Blue Jackets.
Johnston deposited one into the empty net at 16:21 of the third period to make it 5-2, and he chipped in with the primary assist on Evgenii Dadonov's game-winning goal earlier in the final frame. Johnston also posted a plus-2 rating, two shots on goal, a blocked shot and a hit. Johnston has lit the lamp in three of his past four games, collecting six points with a plus-4 rating during that span.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Adds insurance tally
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Johnston scored a goal on two shots and added four PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Penguins.
Despite the trips to the sin bin, Johnston led Dallas forwards with 17:25 of ice time, 1:26 more than Matt Duchene. Johnston is showing no signs of a sophomore slump, registering two goals, three assists, 11 shots on net, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over five contests. He should continue to see time on the second line and second power-play unit.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Earns assist Thursday
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Johnston posted an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 2-1 shootout win over the Blues.
Johnston helped out on Jamie Benn's goal in the second period. Those two forwards were on the Stars' third line with Ty Dellandrea, though Johnston was fifth among Dallas forwards with 17:15 of ice time. He was initially questionable for the season opener with an upper-body injury, but it appears he's good to go for his sophomore season. Johnston produced 41 points in 82 outings as a rookie last year, and he figures to have plenty of room to grow in 2023-24.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Ready to rock
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Johnston (upper body) will play in Thursday's game versus the Blues, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.
Johnston was limited in practice earlier in the week, but he moved to full-contact status Tuesday. The 20-year-old center is set to work with Jamie Benn and Ty Dellandrea on the third line. Johnston should also see power-play time to begin his second NHL campaign after posting 24 goals and 17 assists in 82 games as a rookie last season.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Practicing in regular jersey
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Johnston (upper body) practiced in a regular jersey Tuesday, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.
Johnston is still working his way back from an upper-body injury sustained in the preseason. The 20-year-old center seems to be on the more favorable side of day-to-day in regards to his ability to suit up for the Stars' season opener Thursday versus the Blues.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Will skate this weekend
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Johnston (upper body) recently underwent a non-surgical procedure and is expected to skate over the weekend, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.
This effectively rules Johnston out of the Stars' final two preseason games. The 20-year-old's return to the ice bodes well for his Opening Night availability next Thursday versus the Blues. Once healthy, Johnston figures to play in a middle-six role with some power-play time in 2023-24.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Secures Game 7 win
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Johnston scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Monday's 2-1 win over the Kraken in Game 7.
Johnston caught the Kraken napping, beating them to a loose puck and then roofing a shot off Philipp Grubauer's shoulder and into the net. It was the series-clinching tally for the Stars, and it came just a day after Johnston turned 20 years old. The rookie center has four goals, two assists, 34 shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-1 rating through 13 playoff appearances while filling a middle-six role.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Opens scoring in win
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Johnston scored a goal on his sole shot Thursday as the Stars drove to a 5-2 victory over the 'Canes.
Johnston didn't get a lot of attention during the regular season despite scoring 24 goals and 41 points as a 19-year-old. In the postseason, he has had something of a coming-out party. He has been a problem for opposing teams most nights, even if it's not always showing up on the scoresheet. Despite strong play, he has just three goals and five points through 11 games. He's an exciting depth option, but the results have not been consistent.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Collects pair of points
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Johnston scored a goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kraken in Game 2.
Johnston opened the scoring at 3:43 of the second period, and he had a shot later in the frame that led to a Joe Pavelski goal. Through eight playoff contests, Johnston has two goals, two assists, 27 shots on net, nine hits and a plus-1 rating. He remains a key part of the Stars' depth -- he's unlikely to put up massive numbers, but he should contribute on occasion.
Johnston found the back of the net in Dallas' 4-1 victory over Minnesota in Game 6 on Friday.
Johnston entered the action with just one point (an assist) in five playoff contests this year. The 19-year-old rookie picked an opportune time for his first career goal though. The tally came midway through the second period to put Dallas ahead 2-0, and it proved to be the series-clinching marker. During the regular season, Johnston had 24 goals and 41 points in 82 outings.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Picks up two assists
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Johnston logged two assists, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Wild in Game 2.
Johnston had a hand in both of Evgenii Dadonov's second-period tallies. The two helpers were Johnston's first career playoff points, though it's safe to assume the 19-year-old will contribute at least some offense. He was strong this season with 24 goals, 17 assists and 160 shots on net over 82 regular-season contests.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Collects assist Monday
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Johnston notched an assist in Monday's 6-1 win over the Red Wings.
Johnston has a helper in two of the last three contests since he snapped a six-game drought. The rookie center has impressed in middle-six minutes this season, racking up 21 goals, 17 helpers, 154 shots on net and a plus-4 rating. He should continue to be a key part of the Stars' scoring depth heading into the postseason.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Scores again Tuesday
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Johnston scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks.
The 19-year-old rookie logged 19:25 of ice time Tuesday, his highest mark of the season. Johnston's earned more time with five goals and four helpers over his last 10 contests. He's up to 18 tallies, 33 points, 129 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 68 appearances.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Tallies in big win
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Johnston scored a goal on three shots and went plus-3 in Thursday's 10-4 win over the Sabres.
Johnston saw a five-game point streak end Monday versus the Flames, but he hasn't gone more than two games without a point since mid-January. The 19-year-old continues to chip in regularly on offense with eight points over 14 games since the All-Star break. For the season, he has 16 tallies, 14 helpers, 125 shots on net and a plus-9 rating in 65 contests.
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Stars' Wyatt Johnston: Riding five-game point streak
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Johnston scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Avalanche.
Johnston's unassisted goal at 4:15 of the third period gave the Stars a 6-1 lead. The 19-year-old has a pair of goals and three assists during his five-game point streak, which has cemented him as a steady depth scorer in a balanced offense. He's up to 15 tallies, 14 assists, 119 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 63 outings. He led all Stars forwards with 17:53 of ice time Saturday, though the blowout nature of the win likely led to head coach Pete DeBoer resting some of his top guys late in the contest.
