Johnson will undergo surgery for a torn labrum and miss the rest of the 2023-24 season, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Johnson will be out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, the Blue Jackets announced Thursday.
Johnson scored his sixth goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Bruins.
Johnson picked up a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 9-4 win over Buffalo.
Johnson practiced on the top line during Thursday's practice, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Johnson was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Thursday.
Johnson has registered five goals and 15 points in 10 games since being reassigned to AHL Cleveland, but there's still no clear timeline for his return to the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Johnson scored two goals in Friday's game for AHL Cleveland, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Johnson had two assists in Friday's 7-3 loss to Providence during his AHL debut.
Johnson was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Friday,