Erik Johnson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Johnson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Analysis:

The roster move was expected in the wake of the news earlier in the day that Johnson would require a knee scope and miss the next three-to-eight weeks. The newly minted All-Star, who sits tied for first in the NHL in goals (12) among defenseman, was forced to sit out the weekend's festivities due to the injury, and it now looks like he'll be sidelined for a significant chunk of the second half. It's a crippling blow for a Colorado blue line that had already been struggling to provide protection for its goalies, who have faced the second-most shots in the league this season.