Giannis Antetokounmpo Comes Up Big Yet Again

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo rolled up a game-high 43 points with six rebounds, four assists and three steals across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 148-129 victory against the Washington Wizards. While he turned the ball over four times and he was at the mercy of the referee's whistle with four personal fouls, he still... Read More

Jeff Green Drops In Five Triples, But He'll Soon Have Company

Washington Wizards small forward Jeff Green was in the starting five Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, posting 22 points with four rebounds, three assists and a blocked shot while dropping in five three-pointers across 37 minutes. Green and small forward Sam Dekker have enjoyed some regular playing time lately, but the Wizards will welcome swingman... Read More

Tomas Satoransky Fills Up Stat Sheet In High-Scoring Loss

Washington Wizards shooting guard Tomas Satoransky registered 16 points with 10 assists, seven rebounds and a steal across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 148-129 road loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. He ended up hitting 5-for-10 from the floor, but he was a strong 3-for-4 from behind the arc and also 3-for-4 from the free-throw line. If... Read More

Thomas Bryant Has Huge Performance In Road Loss

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant stepped up with 26 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots over 32 minutes in Wednesday's 148-129 road loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was a sharp 12-for-19 from the field, dropped in a three-pointer, and he made his only free-throw attempt. Fantasy owners will be very pleased... Read More

Anthony Stolarz Scheduled To Start Thursday Against L.A.

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Anthony Stolarz is expected to start Thursday's home game against the Los Angeles Kings. Stolarz has managed a 3-3-2 record, 3.44 goals-against average and .896 save percentage through eight starts and 10 appearances this season. The Flyers are aiming for their ninth consecutive victory overall, and seventh straight win at home. While... Read More

Michael Dal Colle To Top-Six Job, Anthony Beauvillier Demoted

New York Islanders left wing Michael Dal Colle was promoted to the second scoring line with center Josh Bailey and All-Star winger Mathew Barzal, and he'll debut in the top-six spot against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday. Left wing Anthony Beauvillier, who has been struggling, was dropped to the third line alongside forwards Valtteri... Read More

Dustin Byfuglien Set For Thursday; Josh Morrissey Questionable

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (lower body) is scheduled to return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens. He hasn't played since Dec. 29 against the Minnesota Wild, missing the past 15 games due to a lower-body injury. Defenseman Josh Morrissey (lower body) could also potentially return, although he was unable to... Read More

Kyle Turris Might Return As Soon As Thursday

Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (lower body) might return to the lineup as soon as Thursday's game against the Dallas Stars. He has been sidelined since Dec. 27. He has posted six goals and 18 points with a minus-3 rating through 30 games while turning in three power-play goals and five points on the man... Read More

Brian Boyle Acquired By The Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators acquired center Brian Boyle from the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday in exchange for a second-round pick in 2019 NHL Entry Draft. "Aside from the stress of just making sure I can pack everything, I'm really excited to be part of this Nashville team," Boyle said. "After being a fan of the... Read More

Cody McLeod Acquired With Zac Rinaldo Done For Season

The Nashville Predators acquired winger Cody McLeod from the New York Rangers on Wednesday for a seventh-round draft pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. His presence was needed with winger Zac Rinaldo (shoulder) undergoing season-ending shoulder injury. Rinaldo was injured on New Year's Day, finishing his season with just three points across 23 games.... Read More

Cam Talbot Will Start Thursday's Game In Minnesota

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot is scheduled to start Thursday's road game against the Minnesota Wild. Talbot has a dismal 9-14-3 record with a 3.39 goals-against average and .892 save percentage this season, but he has actually been better on the road than at home. He is 5-6-2 with a 3.02 GAA and .903 save... Read More

Anton Khudobin Set To Start Thursday In The Music City

Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin will make the start in Thursday's road game against the Nashville Predators, head coach Jim Montgomery said on Wednesday. Khudobin has been playing well, including a victory in Nashville in the most recent meeting in the Music City on Feb. 2. He has allowed two or fewer goals in six... Read More

Justin Schultz Takes Full Contact On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (leg) will travel with the team to Florida for Thursday's game against the Panthers, although it's uncertain if he'll be able to play. He was able to take full contract for the third consecutive practice on Wednesday. He has missed the past 49 games due to a fractured left leg.... Read More

Kris Letang, Brian Dumoulin Split Up Heading Into Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan switched up all three defensive pairs in practice on Wednesday, most notably separating Kris Letang and Brian Dumoulin from the top pairing. Letang was skating with Marcus Pettersson in practice, while Dumoulin was paired with Jack Johnson. "There's always competition for roles and ice time," Sullivan said. "That's the... Read More

Nick Bjugstad, Jared McCann Return To Sunrise With New Team

Pittsburgh Penguins center Nick Bjugstad and winger Jared McCann return to face the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center in Sunrise on Thursday for the first time since being acquired from the Cats on Feb. 1. Bjugstad will get a chance to shine against his former teammates, too, as head coach Mike Sullivan scooted the pivot... Read More

Casey DeSmith Likely To Start On Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith is likely to get the starting nod in Thursday's road game against the Florida Panthers with starter Matt Murray (upper body) nursing an upper-body injury suffered in Tuesday's game. DeSmith has posted a 13-9-4 record with a 2.69 goals-against average and .918 save percentage with two shutouts, although he has... Read More

Mikko Koivu Will Miss The Rest Of The Season

Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu (knee) suffered a a torn anterior cruciate and meniscus in his right knee during Tuesday's shootout loss against the Buffalo Sabres. He was injured in the first period after a collision with Buffalo center Tage Thompson in the first period. The team's captain needs corrective surgery on Friday and will... Read More

Evgeni Malkin Likely To Miss Another Game Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (upper body) is likely to miss a fourth consecutive game on Thursday against the Florida Panthers, although he will travel with the team. He has not practiced since suffering a upper-body injury in a showdown with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan. 30. While he was able to skate on... Read More

Matt Murray Could Be Sidelined On Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (upper body) is being evaluated for an upper-body injury and he might be sidelined for Thursday's road game against the Florida Panthers. If he is unable to play it would be Casey DeSmith getting the starting nod in the crease. While head coach Mike Sullivan didn't divulge any details on... Read More

Magnus Paajarvi Shines In Wednesday's Road Loss

Ottawa Senators left wing Magnus Paajarvi netted a pair of goals with a plus-1 rating, five shots on goal, a blocked shot and two hits over 14:43 of ice time across 18 shifts in Wednesday's 5-4 road loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Center Jean-Gabriel Pageau joined Paajarvi in the multi-point club, posting two helpers... Read More

Auston Matthews Notches His 24th Goal In Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews registered an unassisted goal in Wednesday's 5-4 victory against the Ottawa Senators, his 24th of the season. It was also his 98th career goal, with 77 coming in even-strength situations. He moved into sole possession of first place on the franchise's all-time list for the most goals by age... Read More

Frederik Andersen Moves Up Toronto's Franchise List

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen allowed four goals on 44 shots in Wednesday's 5-4 victory against the Ottawa Senators. He has 40 or more saves in 18 career games, moving into sole possession of fourth-place on the franchise's all-time list for 40-plus save games breaking a tie with Ken Wreggett. His next 40-save game... Read More

John Andreoli Designated For Assignment, Jake Barrett Acquired

The San Francisco Giants designated outfielder John Andreoli for assignment on Wednesday. The team also added relief pitcher Jake Barrett from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations, and he takes the spot on the 40-man roster of Andreoli. Barrett made his debut in 2016 with the Diamondbacks, going 1-2 with a 3.49 ERA across 59... Read More

Veteran Reliever Jerry Blevins Returns To A's Organization

The Oakland Athletics signed relief pitcher Jerry Blevins to a minor-league contract, and if he wins a job in the majors he'll be paid $1.5 million. Blevins made his major league debut with the A's back in 2007, and he appeared in 281 games in relief, posting a 13-6 record with a 3.30 ERA across... Read More

Wei-Chung Wang Agrees To Deal With The Athletics

The Oakland Athletics signed relief pitcher Wei-Chung Wang to a minor-league contract on Wednesday. He has made 22 appearances in the majors, last working with the Milwaukee Brewers during the 2017 campaign. The southpaw spent last season pitching out of the bullpen for the NC Dinos in the KBO League in South Korea, posting a... Read More

Jordan Martinook Credited With Game-Winning Goal

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook scored the first goal of the game in Tuesday's 4-0 road victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins, his second game-winning tally in three games. He also finished with a plus-2 rating, a blocked shot and a hit over 13:51 of ice time. Left wing Micheal Ferland, defenseman Brett Pesce and... Read More

Curtis McElhinney Posts First Shutout Of The Season

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney turned aside all 23 shots he faced in Tuesday's 4-0 victory on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was McElhinney's first shutout of the season, and the ninth of his career. The journeyman goaltender has been a real surprise this season splitting time with Petr Mrazek, posting a solid... Read More

Linus Ullmark Hangs On In Wild Game At Home

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark allowed four goals on 45 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout victory against the Minnesota Wild. Ullmark and the Sabres blew a 3-1 lead they had midway through the second period, as Jared Spurgeon and Charlie Coyle each struck for their 10th goals of the season each to level the score.... Read More

Jared Spurgeon, Ryan Suter Sharp In Shootout Loss

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon lit the lamp for a pair of goals with a plus-3 rating on three shots on goal and he added a hit in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss against the Buffalo Sabres. Fellow rearguard Ryan Suter chipped in with two assists and a plus-3 rating while blocking a shot and delivering... Read More

Mikko Koivu Suffers Lower-Body Injury In Road Loss

Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu (lower body) suffered a lower-body injury after a collision with center Tage Thompson in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss against the Buffalo Sabres. Koivu was unable to return, and head coach Bruce Boudreau did not have any updates on the source and severity of Koivu's injury after the game. His status... Read More