Thomas Greiss Takes Hard-Luck Loss Friday Night

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss stopped all 41 shots he faced in regulation and in overtime on Friday night against the high-octane Tampa Bay Islanders. However, he let in one goal to Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman and that was the difference in the 1-0 loss. It's a shame either goaltender has to take a... Read More

Andrei Vasilevskiy Puts On Show In Long Island

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped all 36 shots he faced in regulation in Friday's 1-0 road victory against the New York Islanders in a shootout. Not only was Vasilevskiy equal to the task inn regulation, but he stopped shootout attempts by Islanders center Brock Nelson, All-Star winger Mathew Barzal and center Josh Bailey... Read More

Roberto Luongo Roughed Up In Third Period

Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo didn't allow any goals through the first two periods of Friday's game against the Nashville Predators. However, he coughed up three goals in the third period and the Preds added an empty-netter to win 4-1 in Sunrise. Luongo looked rejuvenated after the long layoff due to the All-Star break, but... Read More

Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi Star In Super Third-Period Rally

Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg picked up three assists with a plus-3 rating in Friday's 4-1 road victory against the Florida Panthers, while All-Star defenseman Roman Josi posted a goal, an assist and a plus-4 rating with five blocked shots, four penalty minutes and a hit over 23:33 of ice time. The Predators rallied from... Read More

Juuse Saros Turns Back The Panthers In Sunrise

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros allowed just one goal on 28 shots in Friday's 4-1 victory against the Florida Panthers as All-Star Pekka Rinne received a rest. He allowed a power-play goal to Panther center Jonathan Huberdeau with 4:45 left in the second period to fall behind 1-0, but the Predators rallied for four third-period... Read More

Viktor Arvidsson Lights Lamp Twice In Road Win

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson scored a pair of third-period goals, including the game-winning tally, in Friday's 4-1 road win against the Florida Panthers. He also ended up with a plus-3 rating, five shots on goal, a blocked shot, a minor penalty and a hit across 16:32 of ice time to delight his fantasy... Read More

Carter Hutton Pulled In Friday's Home Loss

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton allowed four goals on 22 shots through two periods in Friday's 7-3 home loss against the Chicago Blackhawks. Head coach Phil Housley turned to Linus Ullmark to start the third period and he allowed two goals on seven shots. The Sabres will have a few days to regroup, as their... Read More

Sean Manaea Could Return Around All-Star Break

Oakland Athletics SP Sean Manaea (shoulder) is working hard in his rehab from arthroscopic shoulder surgery in September, and he is hopeful of returning sooner than originally projected. "I'm feeling great," Manaea said. "This time compared to last year is 100 times better than I felt. The surgery definitely fixed pretty much everything that was... Read More

Cam Ward Tested Frequently In Friday's Road Victory

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Cam Ward allowed three goals on 43 shots in Friday's 7-3 victory against the Buffalo Sabres. Ward has allowed three or more goals in five of his past six appearances, but he received plenty of goal support in winning his third start in the past four outings. Despite the hot showing, Ward... Read More

Drake Caggiula, Brandon Saad Shine In Friday's Road Win

Chicago Blackhawks center Drake Caggiula recorded a goal with three points, a plus-1 rating, a blocked shot and three hits in Friday's 7-3 road victory against the Buffalo Sabres. The goal was Caggiula's first in nine games since coming over in a trade from the Edmonton Oilers, so he has work to do before fantasy... Read More

Patrick Kane Shines With Four-Point Night In Hometown

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, a Buffalo native, scored two goals with two assists and a plus-3 rating on four shots across 21:37 of ice time in Friday's 7-3 road victory against the Sabres. The All-Star picked up right where he left off before the break, extending his point streak to 10 games. He... Read More

Lars Eller Forced Out Of Friday's Game Due To Injury

Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (lower body) exited Friday's game against the Calgary Flames due to an undisclosed lower-body injury and he was unable to return. He picked up an assist, a plus-1 rating and a blocked shot while posting four SOG before departing. The source and severity of his injury is not yet known.... Read More

Travis Hamonic Leaves With Lower-Body Injury

Calgary Flames defenseman Travis Hamonic (lower body) left Friday's road game against the Washington Capitals due to an undisclosed lower-body injury and he was unable to return. If Hamonic is forced to miss time it might mean Dalton Prout or Michael Stone draw into the lineup for Sunday's game in Carolina as the road trip... Read More

Kyler Murray Hints That Decision Is Coming Soon

Oakland Athletics prospect outfielder Kyler Murray indicated Friday that his decision to play football or baseball could come well before Feb. 15, which is the date to report to spring training for the A's. "It's really coming down to these last couple of days. I'll make probably make a decision here soon after the Super... Read More

John Andreoli Claimed By Giants, Derek Law DFA'd

The San Francisco Giants claimed outfielder John Andreoli off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Friday and they designated relief pitcher Derek Law for assignment. Andreoli will be among a group of players jockeying for two starting spots. The Giants also have nothing locked in on their bench, so Andreoli lands in a very favorable... Read More

Abiatal Avelino Is A Player Worth Watching In Spring

San Francisco Giants infielder Abiatal Avelino is going to get a long look during spring training. He is a multi-talented infielder who bats righty, which is a stark contrast to the team's infield which mostly features left-handed hitters. In addition, he made a mark with the coaching staff after rosters expanded last September, showing energy... Read More

Jahlil Okafor Posts Decent Stat Line In Home Win

New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor went for 14 points across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 105-99 home loss against the Denver Nuggets. He held his own against potential All-Star Nikola Jokic, hitting 7-for-15 from the field with eight rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot with just three turnovers. He did well with Anthony Davis... Read More

Kenrich Williams Shines Off The Pine With 21 Points

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Kenrich Williams registered 21 points with eight rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 105-99 loss against the Denver Nuggets. He hit 8-for-14 from the field, including 5-for-9 from behind the three-point line, and he turned it over just twice. He is the second rookie... Read More

Malik Beasley Shines Off The Bench In Road Win

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Malik Beasley rolled up a team-high 22 points in 29 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 105-99 road victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, including 10 points in the fourth quarter. He hit 9-for-14 from the field while adding 4-for-6 from behind the three-point line. Beasley also added two boards, an... Read More

Monte Morris Dumps In 20 Points On Wednesday

Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris registered 20 points in Wednesday's road victory against the New Orleans Pelicans while playing a career-high 40 minutes, getting the start ahead of Torrey Craig with guard Jamal Murray (ankle) on the shelf. The former Iowa State standout also made his presence felt with a career-high seven assists and seven... Read More

Nikola Jokic Posts Eighth Triple-Double Of The Season

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic rolled up 20 points with 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his eighth triple-double of the season in Wednesday's 105-99 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was a solid 9-for-16 from the floor while going 2-for-2 from the free-throw line, and he added three steals and two blocked shots... Read More

Thaddeus Young Sharp Despite Lopsided Loss

Indiana Pacers power forward Thaddeus Young went for 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists with a blocked shot in Wednesday's 107-89 road loss against the Washington Wizards. Despite the ugly score on the board, Young brought his 'A' game and was one of very few bright spots. He hit 5-for-8 from the floor, including... Read More

Darren Collison, Edmond Sumner Struggle In Blowout Loss

Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison and guard Edmond Sumner shot a combined 3-for-14 from the field in Wednesday's 107-89 loss against the Washington Wizards. Collison was a dismal 1-for-7 with just three points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal with two turnovers and a game-worst minus-16 rating. Sumner managed seven points with five... Read More

Bradley Beal Has Solid All-Around Game In Home Win

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal posted a game-high 25 points with six rebounds, six assists and a steal over 31 minutes in Wednesday's 107-89 victory against the visiting Indiana Pacers. He was an efficient 9-for-15 from the field while adding 2-for-6 from behind the three-point line and a perfect 5-for-5 at the free-throw stripe.... Read More

Chasson Randle Matches Career High In Home Win

Washington Wizards point guard Chasson Randle tied a career best with 13 points in 25 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 107-89 victory against the Indiana Pacers. He was a very efficient 5-for-7 from the field, including 2-for-3 from behind the three-point line. His free-throw shooting could use a little work, as he was just... Read More

Otto Porter Suffers Sprained Toe In Victory

Washington Wizards small forward Otto Porter Jr. (toe) left Wednesday's 107-89 victory against the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter due to a sprained left big toe and he was unable to return. He landed awkwardly while trying to corral a rebound, although head coach Scott Brooks didn't seem terribly concerned after the game. "Hopefully... Read More

Luka Doncic Contributes Across The Board As Usual

Dallas Mavericks small forward Luka Doncic managed 16 points to go along with eight rebounds, five assists and a pair of three-pointers across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 114-90 victory against the New York Knicks. Doncic was a solid 7-for-18 from the field while posted a solid plus-15 rating in his first-career visit to Madison Square... Read More

Tim Hardaway Jr. Struggles In Wednesday's Home Loss

New York Knicks point guard Tim Hardaway Jr. was good for just six points across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 114-90 loss against the Dallas Mavericks, shooting just 2-for-11 in the process. He also posted a game-worst minus-26 rating, and every Knicks started was a minus-11 or worse in the blowout loss. He was able to... Read More

Coach Unhappy With Noah Vonleh, Mitchell Robinson

New York Knicks power forward Noah Vonleh was limited to 14 minutes in Wednesday's 114-90 home loss against the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach David Fizdale recently said he is committed to using younger bigs Vonleh and Mitchell Robinson, but he wasn't happy with their performance so he turned back to veteran Enes Kanter. Robinson wasn't... Read More

Dirk Nowitzki Turns Back The Clock At MSG

Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki played just 12 minutes in Wednesday's 114-90 road victory against the New York Knicks, but he was able to squeeze in a season-high 14 points in the limited appearance. He hit 5-for-7 from the floor, including 2-for-3 from behind the three-point line, although he was able to rack up... Read More