Ross Johnston Shines in Career-Best Performance

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On October 21, 2025, the Anaheim Ducks took on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. The game ultimately concluded with the Anaheim Ducks earning a 5-2 victory, capping off a strong performance.

Ross Johnston made his presence known throughout the night, energizing the Ducks’ bench in delivering four (4) heavy hits and dropping the gloves with Predators Forward, Michael McCarron in the third period. His physical play set the tone for Anaheim, who consistently won battles along the boards and limited Nashville’s time and space in the offensive zone.

In this match, Johnston tallied 08:53 time on ice and in that time contributed an astounding one (1) goal and two (2) assists. Having himself his first 3-point night and achieving his most points in one game within his 250-game NHL career.

Last regular season (2024-25), Johnston scored one (1) goal and three (3) assists totaling four (4) points through 43 games. In his entire career he currently sits at 12 goals and 23 assists, totalling 35 points through 250 games.

Johnston was originally claimed off waivers by the Anaheim Ducks October 10, 2023 from the New York Islanders and continues to be a key depth player with physicality that the Ducks’ coaching staff seems to admire.

References

NHL. Ross Johnston Stats (2025). https://www.nhl.com/ducks/player/ross-johnston-8477527

NHL. Johnston gets 3 points, Ducks ease past Predators (2025). https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ana-vs-nsh/2025/10/21/2025020105