Stephen Piscotty Opens With A Home Run

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty became a trivia answer in the first inning when he cracked a solo homer off of Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales in Wednesday's Opening Day battle in Tokyo. Piscotty had a tremendous season in his first year in the American League, hitting .267 with 41 doubles, 27 homers and... Read More

Ramon Laureano Has Forgettable Opening Day

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano was at the top of manager Bob Melvin's lineup for Wednesday's Opening Day battle against the Seattle Mariners in Tokyo. He struggled, going hitless in five at-bats with three strikeouts. It wouldn't be surprising to see veteran Robbie Grossman get a chance to see what he can do in the... Read More

Matt Chapman Fires Out Of The Chute

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman opened with a strong performance in Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners in Tokyo. He racked up a double with a three-run homer off of M's reliever Nick Rumbelow, finishing 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored. The hot corner man had a breakout season with a .278... Read More

Khris Davis Launches First Home Run In Opener

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis hit a titanic two-run homer off of Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales in the third inning, one of three homers hit by the A's in a 9-7 loss. The homer was the only hit across four at-bats for Davis, who did not strike out in the opener. He... Read More

Mike Fiers Gets Tuned Up In Tokyo Opener

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers made his first career Opening Day start on Wednesday in Tokyo and it was not an outing to remember. He yielded five earned runs, four hits and two walks with three strikeouts. The big blow was a grand slam allowed to Domingo Santana in the third inning. He threw... Read More

Kyle Palmieri Unable To Return To Tuesday's Game

New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri (undisclosed) suffered an undisclosed injury in the first period of Tuesday's 4-1 loss against the Washington Capitals and he was unable to return. Palmieri checked out after 1:18 of ice time and two shifts after being crushed by Nick Jensen. He left the bench with the assistant athletic... Read More

Nicklas Backstrom Reaches 50 Assists Yet Again

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom posted an assist with a plus-one rating in Tuesday's 4-1 victory against the New Jersey Devils, giving him 50 for the season. The Swedish pivot is the only player in the National Hockey League to post 50 or more helpers in each of the past six seasons. After a chilly... Read More

Pheonix Copley Backstops Caps To A Victory

Washington Capitals goaltender Pheonix Copley allowed just one goal on 21 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 road win against the New Jersey Devils. Copley improved to 16-5-3 with a 2.88 goals-against average and .906 save percentage in 22 starts and 25 appearances this season, and he has been even better since the All-Star break with a... Read More

Petr Mrazek Hangs On For Victory In Shootout

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek allowed two goals on 38 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Mrazek allowed a late goal to Kris Letang on a rush by the Penguins, but the offense atoned with a goal after emptying the net, forcing overtime. Mrazek has been lights out, going 19-13-3 with... Read More

Dougie Hamilton Notches Winner In Shootout

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton posted an assist with a plus-one rating and a team-best seven shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He also was the first shooter in the extra session, and he beat Matt Murray for the only goal of the shootout. Hamilton also extended the league's... Read More

Jake Guentzel Registers Two Points In Road Loss

Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel posted a goal with an assist and a plus-two rating while dishing out a pair of hits in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss against the Carolina Hurricanes. It wasn't all great for Guentzel, as he was snuffed out in the shootout against Petr Mrazek, who stopped all three Pittsburgh shooters in... Read More

Sean Couturier Provides Only Offense In Home Loss

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier netted a power-play goal midway through the third period in Tuesday's 3-1 home loss against the Montreal Canadiens, his 30th of the season. He was the only player to beat Carey Price, who was phenomenal in this one for the desperate Habs. Couturier has really picked up the pace offensively... Read More

Two Points Apiece For Max Domi, Andrew Shaw

Montreal Canadiens center Max Domi picked up a goal and an assist with a plus-two rating and a blocked shot in Tuesday's 3-1 road victory against the Philadelphia Flyers. Center Andrew Shaw was the only other multi-point performer for Les Habitants, posting two assists with a plus-2 rating, a blocked shot and a hit over... Read More

Carey Price Helps Habs To Important Road Victory

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price stopped all but one of the 33 shots he faced in Tuesday's 3-1 road victory against the Philadelphia Flyers. It was a very huge performance for Les Habitants, who continue to battle for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Price has been a major detriment to Philadelphia's push for... Read More

Sean Kuraly Leads Offensive Charge For The Bruins

Boston Bruins center Sean Kuraly registered two goals with a plus-three rating and six shots on net in Tuesday's 5-0 road win against the New York Islanders. Left wing Jake DeBrusk also got onto the board, as did Noel Acciari and Patrice Bergeron in the lopsided loss. Kuraly snapped a 22-game goal drought dating back... Read More

David Pastrnak Scoreless In His Return

Boston Bruins left wing David Pastrnak (thumb) returned to the lineup for Tuesday's road game against the New York Islanders after a 16-game absence dating back to Feb. 10. He was scoreless with a plus-1 rating, three shots on goal and a minor penalty across 14:19 of ice time over 19 shifts. Despite the scoreless... Read More

Tuukka Rask Rarely Tested In Road Win And Shutout

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask faced just 13 shots in Tuesday's win against the New York Islanders and he was equal to the task on every one of them for his fourth shutout of the season. It was the 45th shutout of his career, but his first-ever against the Islanders. That's rather surprising since the... Read More

Abraham Almonte, Yasmany Tomas Among D-Backs Cuts

The Arizona Diamondbacks reassigned outfielder Abraham Almonte, pitchers Stefan Crichton, Rubby De La Rosa, Ricky Nolasco, Braden Shipley, Yasmany Tomas and infielder Kelby Tomlinson to their minor-league camp on Tuesday. Tomas had a run-scoring single in Sunday's Cactus League spring game, and it's likely he'll be back at the first sign of injury to an... Read More

Zack Greinke Draws Assignment For Opening Day

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke will make the start on Opening Day against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 28. It is not yet known who he will be facing, but it won't be Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) or Walker Buehler. It is Greinke's third start in an opener in four season in the desert.... Read More

Walker Buehler Will Not Start Team's Opener

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will not be the team's Opening Day starter, manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Tuesday. Even with Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) already ruled out and set to start on the 10-day injured list, Buehler will not draw the assignment. It appears it is likely Hyun-Jin Ryu, Rich Hill or Kenta... Read More

Clayton Kershaw To Start Season On 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will begin the regular season on the 10-day injured list, manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Tuesday. Fantasy owners shouldn't panic just yet, however. The 30-year-old left-hander will face hitters on Wednesday, and the skipper confirmed Kershaw will not pitch in the Freeway Series against the Los Angeles... Read More

Matt Harvey Slotted Second In Opening Rotation

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced their rotation plan on Tuesday, and starting pitcher Matt Harvey will be the second pitcher out of the gate following Trevor Cahill, the pitcher named to start the opener on March 28 against the Oakland Athletics. Harvey will make his first appearance of the season March 29, following... Read More

Trevor Cahill Tabbed As Opening Day Starter For Halos

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim starting pitcher Trevor Cahill will take the ball for the Opening Day start against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, March 28. He knows the A's very well, as he spent the 2018 season in the Bay Area, going 7-4 with a 3.76 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 20 starts and... Read More

Filip Chytil Under The Weather; Rangers Recall Two

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (illness) is battling the flu and he is unlikely to play in Tuesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. He has managed 10 goals and 21 points through 68 games this season. The Rangers recalled defenseman John Gilmour and forward Vinni Lettieri from Hartford of the AHL. Gilmour has... Read More

Henrik Lundqvist Confirmed For Tuesday's Start

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is confirmed to face the Detroit Red Wings in Tuesday's game, head coach David Quinn said on Monday. King Henrik has posted an 18-19-10 record, 3.01 goals-against average and .909 save percentage in 48 starts. He is 0-0-2 with a 2.31 GAA and .934 save percentage in two previous... Read More

David Pastrnak, Others Might Return Soon

Boston Bruins left wing David Pastrnak (thumb) was able to skate in practice on the team's top scoring line and head coach Bruce Cassidy said that the All-Star might return as soon as Tuesday's road game against the New York Islanders. Pastrnak hasn't played since Feb. 10. Defenseman Torey Krug (concussion) is feeling better and... Read More

Tuukka Rask Confirmed To Start Tuesday's Game

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask will start Tuesday's road game against the New York Islanders, head coach Bruce Cassidy confirmed on Monday. It's kind of a bummer that Jaroslav Halak won't get a shot to face his former team, but Rask is 2-0-0 with a 0.96 goals-against average and .966 save percentage in two previous... Read More

Logan Couture Reaches Milestone In Blowout Loss

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture recorded a pair of goals with a minus-three rating in Monday's 7-3 home loss against the Vegas Golden Knights. His first goal was the 500th point through just 655 career games. He is the fourth player to reach 500 points for his career from the 2007 NHL Draft class,... Read More

Malcolm Subban Wins On Second Straight Night

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Malcolm Subban allowed three goals on 39 shots in Monday's 7-3 road win against the San Jose Sharks, his second victory in as many nights as he fills in for the injured Marc-Andre Fleury (lower body). The Knights have a couple of days off before returning to home ice against the... Read More

Reilly Smith Posts Four Points In Road Victory

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith managed a goal with three assists and a plus-three rating in Monday's 7-3 road win against the San Jose Sharks. He and Jonathan Marchessault became the third and fourth players in franchise history to record four-point games, joining William Karlsson (Dec. 31, 2017) and Shea Theodore (Dec. 19,... Read More